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Florida

Pronunciation: [ fl-AWR-uhd-uh ]

Girl Name #71,524 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Florida is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fl-AWR-uhd-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,524
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Flo Fly Floie Florie

Also a Boy Name

Florida is also used as a boy name, ranked #33038.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florida

Is Florida a boy or girl name?
Florida is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71524. As a boy name, it is ranked #33038. Florida is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Florida?
Florida is pronounced fl-AWR-uhd-uh.
How popular is the name Florida?
Florida is currently ranked #71524 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Florida?
Common nicknames for Florida include Flo, Fly, Floie, and Florie.
Is Florida a common or rare name?
Florida is an uncommon name, ranked #71524 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Florida

Florida is a girl name .

Is Florida a boy or girl name? Florida is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,524 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33,038. Florida is more commonly used as a boy name.

Florida is currently ranked #71,524 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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