Floris
Meaning of Floris
Floris is a unisex name with Dutch origin. In Dutch, it is pronounced as FLAW-ris (/flɑrɪˈs/), while in English, it is pronounced as FLOR-is (/ˈflɔrɪs/). This name has a variation called Flora. Floris has been given to newborns in the United States of America since at least 1904. It gained popularity in the early 20th century but gradually declined over the years. However, it still remains a unique and charming choice for parents looking for an international flair in their baby's name.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as FLAW-ris (/flɑrɪˈs/)
English
- Pronunced as FLOR-is (/ˈflɔrɪs/)
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Notable People Named Floris
| Floris Visser is a highly acclaimed Dutch opera director and arts administrator, known for his work in prestigious opera houses and as a leading talent of his generation. |
| Floris V, Count of Holland and Zeeland, was known for his peaceful reign, modernizing administration, trade-friendly policies, and reclaiming land from the sea before his dramatic murder. |
| Floris Jan Bovelander is a former Dutch field hockey player who won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the Hockey World Cup in Lahore. |
| Floris III, Count of Holland - Floris III, the count of Holland from 1157 to 1190, was the son of Dirk VI and Sophia of Rheineck, heiress of Bentheim. |
| Floris IV, Count of Holland - Floris IV, born in The Hague, was the count of Holland from 1222 to 1234, and the son of William I of Holland and Adelaide of Guelders. |
