Gender Feminine
Usage Late Roman, Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), Italian, Spanish, English (Rare), Medieval English, Theatre, Judeo-Anglo-Norman, Judeo-French
Other Forms FormsEnglish variant: Florea. Italian variant: Fioria
Meaning & History
Feminine form of Florius.Known bearers of this name include the Italian-born Canadian filmmaker Floria Sigismondi (b. 1965), the Venezuelan singer and actress Floria Márquez (b. 1950) and the Argentine actress Floria Bloise (1929-2012). Floria Tosca is also the name of the main character in Puccini's opera 'Tosca' (1900).