"flower, bloom"
Flore
Pronunciation: [ fl-AWR ]
The French goddess of spring in one elegant syllable
Meaning & Origin
"goddess of spring"
Browse names with similar meanings:
The Story of Flore
Flore is the French form of Flora, from the Latin flos meaning flower. In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of spring, flowers, and the season of youth. The name appeared in French literature and art from the medieval period, and has been a gentle, elegant choice across Romance-language cultures.
Flore has remained quietly popular in France and Belgium, beloved for its simplicity and connection to nature. It peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside other botanical names.
Flora was worshipped at the Roman Floralia festival in April and May. In French culture, Flore is associated with springtime renewal and the natural world. The name appears in French botanical nomenclature.
Fun Facts
- The Roman Floralia festival involved theatrical performances and was celebrated April 28 to May 3
- Flora is the scientific term for the plant life of a particular region or period
Flore in Other Languages
Famous People Named Flore
Flore Tessier
Athlete
1994
French artistic swimmer and Olympic medalist
Flora MacDonald
Other
1722
Scottish Jacobite heroine who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape after Culloden
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #38,517
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- French Latin Spanish Italian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Flore
Flore is a girl name with French, Latin, Spanish, and Italian origins . The name means "flower, bloom" in Latin .
Flore is currently ranked #38,517 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Flore has 1 syllable and is pronounced fl-AWR, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Flore include Flore. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Flore include Florence, Flora, Flor . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.