Updated November 2023
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Latin
"flowering"
If Flora and Florence have returned full force, then Florian, with its strong Latinate ending and its botanical meaning in one to watch out for. Popular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and…
French
"blooming, flowering"
Florence is back, and the adorable short form Flory (or Florie) is too. Or you could just choose Flora and cover all bases with one stroke.
Italian
"flowering ash tree"
Like many a popular name, Ornella is a theatrical creation. Italian playwright Gabriele d'Annunzio created this name for his dramatic heroine in the 1904 play La Figlia di Iorio. Ornella is a…
Polish version of Florian.
Diminutive of Fiorenzo, Italian
Quirky Italian baby name that works for any gender.
Hebrew
"flowering field"
A form of Ardath (and Ardith), a Biblical place name that appears in some versions of the Old Testament. It sounds similar to the stylish Arden and vintage Edith, and has an appearing floral meaning.
Appearing in some versions of the Old Testament, Ardith sounds like an ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning. Also appearing as Ardeth and Ardath, it was first…
Dutch variation of Florence, Latin
This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, ultimately from the…
Diminutive of Florence
Florence is back, and the adorable short form Florie (or Flory) is too. Or you could just name her Flora and be done with it.
French from Latin
Historically, the French and English name Florence was used for both sexes. And Florent is a steady classic in France, booming there in the 1980s. Maybe it's time to import it, and show that boys can…