Is Florence too old fashioned??

[ElisaMay]

I was wondering whether Florence was too old sounding for my DD. Whenever I think of a Florence I think of a nice old lady! Am I overthinking??

I too think it's an 'old' style name but it's beautiful. I would use it.
It would get shortened to Flo.

Love it! It's cute for little kids.

Florence was ranked no 15 in girls' names for 2018 (the most recent year for England and Wales official government statistics).
names.darkgreener.com/#florence
So it's top 20. Pretty popular. It's been steadily rising up the charts. A nice name, however, with a great heroine for inspiration.

It’s a beautiful name

I know a few Florence's but they are all in their late 20's, early 30's. Nicknames are Flossy, Flopsy, Lozza - none of them are called Flo

I know several little Florences so it doesn't seem old lady to me at all. They get Flo, but also Flora and Flos, I believe.

She would be named after my Great Grandmother as my sister got the other Great Grandmother's name and I thought it quite sweet!

I know two babies called Florence I think it's fine.

Love Florence!! Beautiful name.

Its old, but its beautiful. I love it. I know a 13 year old Florence, amazing kid, and her friends call her Florrie

I’ve only taught lovely Florence’s.

I know loads of baby Florence's. They're 10 a penny here. Tbh the popularity would put me off

Florence is not old fashioned - it is very very popular now. Unlike 24 years ago when I chose it because it wasn't in the top 100.

I love it one of my favourites.

My daughter goes to nursery with a Florance, such a pretty name.
There is also a Beatrice, Ivy and my daughter is Clementine!!
All the old names are coming back and they are so lovely on little girls, it also holds well throughout life too.
Cute nick name of Flo too :)

Adore this name and perfect for a little girl. Love the family history connection too @ElisaMay think you'd really regret not using it

I’ve got a Florence, she’s florentine to me or flossy she’s 20 months

Lovely. Don't forget Florence + the Machine for a younger cooler Florence reference!

It’s really popular, not old fashioned.

No it’s fine

I think Florence is lovely

There are 6 Florence’s in DDs school and 2 in DS nursery class, it’s a lovely name

I'm an Infant teacher and have known more Florences than I can count over the last few years. Some known as Flo. All lovely girls!

Should add I'm in SW London, I know name popularity varies a lot regionally.

Most Florences I know are under 25. Usually nicknames Floss.