Girl name · Latin

Flora

“Flower”

Meaning
Flower
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Syllables
2
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Classic
Used in
English-speaking countries, Italian

What people expect from a Flora

Flora is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.

The meaning is about nature. A name can't give a child nature, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Flora: name scorecard

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Flora

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Flower".
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Questions about Flora

What does the name Flora mean?

Flora is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Flower".

Is Flora a boy or girl name?

Flora is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Flora?

Flora is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, Italian.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer