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Florence name meaning
Last Name
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Florence mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Florence
User Submitted Origins
Italian
39%
English
32%
Latin
24%
French
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Sweden, the name Florence is of Mexican origin and means "Flower and blossom".
- 3 people from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Florence is of African / Italian origin and means "Blossom".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Florence means "Blossoming" and is of Latin origin.
- A user from New Zealand says the name Florence means "Pretty flowers".
- A user from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Florence means "Flowers".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Zambia agree the name Florence means "To prosper" and is of French origin.
- According to a user from India, the name Florence is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "God bless".
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Florence is of Italian origin and means "Fire".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Flor"ence
Senses
- An ancient gold coin of the time of Edward III., of six shillings sterling value.
- A kind of cloth.
Etymology: From the city of Florence: cf. F. florence a kind of cloth, OF. florin
Other Dictionary Sources
- A city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
- A town in northeast South Carolina; transportation center
Wiktionary
Borrowed from French Florence, from Latin Flōrentia (as a given name, a feminine form of Flōrentius), from flōrens (“flowering, flourishing”), from flōs (“flower”), connected with English bloom and blossom.
The female given name gained popularity from Florence Nightingale who was born in the Tuscan city.
- The capital city of Tuscany, Italy.
- A metropolitan city of Tuscany, Italy.
- A female given name from Latin.
- A city, the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States.
- A town, the county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States.
- A city in Kentucky.
- A town in Mississippi.
- A city, the county seat of Florence County, South Carolina.
- An unincorporated census-designated place, the county seat of Florence County, Wisconsin.
- (historical) An ancient gold coin of the time of Edward III, coined by Florentines and worth six shillings sterling.
- (historical) A kind of silk fabric; florentine.
Florence was also found in the following language(s): French, Latvian, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Florence
Notable Persons Named Florence
Florence Foster Jenkins
Florence Foster Jenkins was an outsider music and opera musician. She holds the title Der Hölle Rache". Her career lasted from 1912 to 1944. Florence was given the name Nascina Florence Foster on July 19th, 1868 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. She died on November 26th, 1944.
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was a scientist. Florence was born on May 12th, 1820 in Florence. She died on August 13th, 1910.
Florence Henderson
Florence Henderson is an actress and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1954 to present. Florence was given the name Florence Agnes Henderson on February 14th, 1934 in Dale, Indiana, U.S.
Florence Welch
Florence Welch is a musician. She plays Vocals. She was most prominent from 2006 to present. Florence was given the name Florence Leontine Mary Welch on August 28th, 1986 in Camberwell, London, England.
Florence Griffith Joyner
Florence Griffith Joyner was an athlete. Florence was born on December 21st, 1959 in Los Angeles. She left this life on September 21st, 1998.
Florence Owens Thompson
Florence Owens Thompson was an agricultural laborer. Florence was given the name Florence Leona Christie on September 1st, 1903 in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, U.S. She died on September 16th, 1983.
- Evelyn NesbitModel
- Florence BallardMusician
- Elizabeth ArdenBusinesswoman: Cosmetics
- Florence KelleyAmerican Social Reformer
- Florence StanleyActress
- Florence HardingFirst Lady of the United States
- Florence Scovel ShinnArtist
- Florence EldridgeActress
- Florence HalopActress
- Florence LaRueSinging
- Dame Anna NeagleActress
- Florence Lawrence
- FlorrieMusician
- Florence Balcombe
Notable Persons With the Last Name Florence
Notable Persons With the Last Name Florence
Monster Of Florence
Monster is also known as Il Mostro, The Surgeon of Death, Il Mostro di Firenze, The Monster of Florence, and Il Mostro (The Monster).
Tyler Florence
Tyler Florence is a chef. Tyler was born on March 3rd, 1971 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Robert Florence
Robert was born Robert Florence on July 29th, 1977 in Glasgow.
Margaret Anne Florence
Lady Bjelke-Petersen Florence
Lady Bjelke-Petersen Florence is a member of parliament. Her career lasted from 1981 to 1993. Lady was given the name Florence Isabel Gilmour on August 11th, 1920 in Brisbane.
Carol Florence
Carol Florence is a film, television, human voice, actor, and voiceactress.
Common last names for Florence
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Florence | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 59.16% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 34.65% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.70% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.41% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.03% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.05% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Florence
People with the last name Florence are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Florence
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