Quick answer
Florence is a boy/girl name with Latin roots meaning "prosperous, flourishing".
Pronunciation: English /ˈflɔɹ.əns/; French /flɔ.ʁɑ̃s/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Latin name Florentius or the feminine form Florentia, which were derived from florens "prosperous, flourishing". Florentius was borne by many early Christian saints, and it was occasionally used in their honour through the Middle Ages. In modern times it is mostly feminine. This name can also be given in reference to the city in Italy, as in the case of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), who was born there to British parents. She was a nurse in military hospitals during the Crimean War and is usually considered the founder of modern nursing.
Notes and context
Usage: english, french