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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Florence, meaning 'flourishing' or 'blooming'
- Origin
- English (diminutive)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FLOS-ee
Flossie is a pet form of Florence, and it carries that name's meaning of 'flourishing' or 'blooming'. It's an English diminutive, said FLOS-ee, with a free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel. It suits a parent who wants a girl's name that sounds playful and rooted in growing things.
Meaning & Origin of Flossie
Meaning: Pet form of florence, meaning 'flourishing' or 'blooming'.
Origin: English (diminutive).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Flossie
FLOS-eeIPA /ˈflɑːsi/
Popularity of Flossie
Flossie was at its most popular in 1891, when it ranked #129 with 292 babies given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #15962, with just 5 babies, so a child named Flossie today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Flossie mean?
Pet form of florence, meaning ‘flourishing’ or ‘blooming’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Flossie?
Flossie is pronounced FLOS-ee (IPA: /ˈflɑːsi/).
Is Flossie a popular name right now?
Flossie peaked at #129 in 1891 and is ranked #15962 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2023.)
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