Flo
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Flo
Flo is a diminutive of Florence or Flora, derived from the Latin "florens" (flowering) or "flos" (flower), meaning "blooming" or "flourishing." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical figures including Flo Ziegfeld (American theatrical producer) and Florence Nightingale, whose name was commonly shortened to Flo.
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Etymology
Flo is a diminutive of Florence or Flora, derived from the Latin "florens" (flowering) or "flos" (flower), meaning "blooming" or "flourishing." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical figures including Flo Ziegfeld (American theatrical producer) and Florence Nightingale, whose name was commonly shortened to Flo.
Flo currently ranks #16,087 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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