Flora
Flora is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Flower”.
| Meaning | Flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | FLOR-ə |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Scotland, Italy, France |
Meaning and origin of Flora
Flora comes from Latin flos, 'flower', and is the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Saint Flora of Córdoba was a ninth-century martyr. Flora MacDonald famously helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape in 1746. The name is now enjoying a revival in Britain.
Is Flora a Christian name?
Flora is a Roman goddess name, but it is also borne by Christian martyrs. It is used today as a classic name.
How popular is Flora?
Increasingly popular in the UK and Europe.
Gifts with the name Flora
- Flora name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Flora baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Flora
Names similar to Flora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flora mean?
Flora means 'Flower'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Flora a Christian name?
Flora is a Roman goddess name, but it is also borne by Christian martyrs. It is used today as a classic name.
How do you pronounce Flora?
Flora is pronounced FLOR-ə.
Is Flora a boy or girl name?
Flora is usually a girl name.