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soh-FEE-uh
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Flossie
GirlEnglish, Latin· “pet form of Florence”
- Meaning
- pet form of Florence
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- FLAW-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #129 (1891)
- Peak year
- 1919
Meaning and origin of Flossie
Flossie is an English and Latin name that means “pet form of Florence”.
Flossie is a pet form of Florence, from Latin florens, flourishing or blooming. Florence Nightingale made the name very popular in the nineteenth century, and Flossie became a common nickname and sometimes a full name. It is said FLAW-see. The name has a playful, old-fashioned charm. It fits with other revived pet names such as Hattie, Millie and Tillie. Flora and Florence are good formal versions, and Flossie can serve as the everyday name.
Popularity over time
Flossie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 72 different years. Its best national rank was #129 in 1891, and the most babies received it in 1919, when 613 were named Flossie. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #280 in 1920, #974 in 1950, and #6,442 in 1980. Of the 21,808 US girls named Flossie since records began, 23% were born in the 1910s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 4,618 babies. Since 2010, 12 more have been named Flossie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Eugenia, Elvira, Harriett, Edythe, and Nannie.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Flossie is usually pronounced FLAW-see, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with F and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Flossie
A few middle names that flow with Flossie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Flossie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flossie mean?
Flossie is an English and Latin name that means “pet form of Florence”.
What is the origin of the name Flossie?
Flossie has English and Latin roots. Flossie is a pet form of Florence, from Latin florens, flourishing or blooming.
Is Flossie a popular name?
No. Flossie was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Flossie a boy or girl name?
Flossie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Flossie?
Flossie is usually pronounced FLAW-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings