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Florence

Pronunciation: [ fl-AWR-uhns ]

Boy Name #19,698 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Florence is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fl-AWR-uhns.

Parents who love the name Florence often also consider Florence, Flora, Flossie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,698
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Flo Fly Floie Florie

Also a Girl Name

Florence is also used as a girl name, ranked #435.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florence

Is Florence a boy or girl name?
Florence is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19698. As a girl name, it is ranked #435. Florence is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Florence?
Florence is pronounced fl-AWR-uhns.
How popular is the name Florence?
Florence is currently ranked #19698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Florence?
Common nicknames for Florence include Flo, Fly, Floie, and Florie.
Is Florence a common or rare name?
Florence is an uncommon name, ranked #19698 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Florence

Florence is a boy name .

Is Florence a boy or girl name? Florence is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,698 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #435. Florence is more commonly used as a girl name.

Florence is currently ranked #19,698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Florence include Flo, Fly, Floie, and Florie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Florence include Florian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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