Fleur

At a Glance: Name: Fleur – Meaning: The French word for "flower," used directly as a feminine given name. – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: FLUR

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Fleur is the French word for flower, used just as it is as a girl's given name — no translation needed, no hidden layer. It's pronounced FLUR, and it fits the kind of naming instinct drawn to bohemian, nature-inspired, or well-traveled style. If you want a name whose meaning sits right on the surface, this is it.

Meaning & Origin of Fleur

Meaning: The french word for "flower," used directly as a feminine given name..

Origin: French.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Fleur

Phonetic: FLUR   IPA: /ˈflɜːr/

Popularity of Fleur

Fleur has stayed rare in U.S. records for nearly a century: it peaked at #3904 in 1933 with just 6 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #8592 with only 12. Both counts are in the single or low double digits, so this isn't a name that rose and fell — it's simply always been uncommon.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1926–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Fleur mean?

The french word for “flower,” used directly as a feminine given name.. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fleur)

How do you pronounce Fleur?

Fleur is pronounced FLUR (IPA: /ˈflɜːr/).

Is Fleur a popular name right now?

Fleur peaked at #3904 in 1933 and is ranked #8592 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1926–2024.)

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