Floss is a unisex given name of Latin origin, meaning 'flower'. It was popularized in the late 19th century and has been used interchangeably for both boys and girls since then. The name Floss often evokes images of lightness and beauty, much like its floral inspiration.
"Floss experienced a consistent number of births from 1885 to 1898, with the highest being eight in 1892 and an average of about five per year. The total number of births during this period was twenty-eight."