Florence \f-loren-ce, fl(o)-re-nce\ as a girl's name is pronounced FLOR-ens. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Florence is "flowering, in bloom". Modern use is almost entirely inspired by the fame of Florence Nightingale, who was actually named for the Italian city where she was born. The name was popular in the Victorian era. Athlete Florence "Flo Jo" Griffith Joyner; actress Florence Henderson.

Florence has 34 variant forms: Fiorentina, Fiorenza, Flo, Floellen, Flor, Flora, Florance, Flore, Florenca, Florencia, Florencita, Florentia, Florentina, Florentyna, Florenza, Florenzia, Flori, Floria, Floriane, Floriana, Florie, Florina, Florincia, Florinda, Florine, Floris, Florrance, Florrie, Florry, Florynce, Floss, Flossey, Flossie and Flossy.

For more information, see also related names Venetia and Florida.

A baby name that sounds like Florence is Fleurine.