Fleur
Female nameFrench
✨ Meaning
Fleur is the French word for flower, from the Latin 'flos,' and functions as the general botanical name in the way that Rose and Lily are specific ones. French naming has long favoured single common nouns of this kind for their directness. The word also gives English the fleur-de-lis, the stylised lily that served as the emblem of the French monarchy for centuries.
🌍 Origin
Fleur has been used in France for generations and became familiar to English readers through John Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga, in which a central character bears the name. It is markedly popular in the Netherlands, where it has been a leading girls' choice, and it appears steadily if quietly in Britain.
⭐ Famous People Named Fleur
- Fleur East
- Fleur Pellerin
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fleur mean?
Fleur is the French word for flower, from the Latin 'flos.'
How is Fleur pronounced?
It is one syllable, roughly FLUR, with a rounded French vowel that English speakers usually approximate as flur.
Where is Fleur most used?
It is especially popular in the Netherlands and is used steadily in France and Britain.