The nameFlore
Flore is the French form of Flora, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers. It has long been given in France.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Flore comes from the Latin Flora, derived from flos, "flower".
Origin
Latin. Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
History
The name has been given in France for a long time and remains well liked.
Popularity of the name Flore
Flore in France
Flore was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 2,250 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Flore. Half of all babies named Flore in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 84 births a year.
Flore in Belgium
Flore was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 744 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Flore. Half of all babies named Flore in Belgium were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 59 births a year.
Variants and related names
Flore in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flore mean?
Flore comes from the Latin Flora, derived from flos, "flower".
What is the origin of the name Flore?
Latin. Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Is Flore a girl's or a boy's name?
Flore is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Flore?
Variants and related names of Flore include Florie and Florine.