Scottish Gaelic girl name
Flòraidh Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Flòraidh means flower. A Scottish Gaelic form of Flora, from the Latin word for flower
Floraidh is the Gaelic form of Flora, taken from the Roman goddess of flowers and the Latin word flos. In Scotland the name carries the memory of Flora MacDonald, who helped Charles Edward Stuart escape after the 1746 defeat at Culloden. That association made Flora a well-loved name in the Highlands and across the Scottish diaspora. Floraidh keeps the same fresh, floral feeling while adding the Gaelic ending, and it makes an uncommon but approachable choice for a modern girl.
Variants of Flòraidh
FloraFlòraidh
Well-known people named Flòraidh
Flora MacDonald.
Flòraidh popularity: Ireland vs the US
Flòraidh does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flòraidh mean?
Flòraidh means "flower". A Scottish Gaelic form of Flora, from the Latin word for flower.
How do you pronounce Flòraidh?
Flòraidh is pronounced FLOR-ee.
What is the origin of Flòraidh?
Flòraidh is of Scottish Gaelic origin. A Scottish Gaelic form of Flora, from the Latin word for flower.