GIRLS' NAME: FRANCES
Origin of the name Frances:
French feminine form of Franceis (a Frank, from the Frankish Empire).
Meanings and history of the name Frances:
Frances means Free
"I have always heard the name Frances for a girl, and the girls were always called Frances or Fran, but any boy I knew named Francis was never called Francis, but Frank." - Internet
Nicknames for Frances:
Frannie, Fran, Francie, Frankie, Fanny*, Franny, Frani, Francy
From Wikipedia:
The female version of the name in English is Frances, and (less commonly) Francine. (For most speakers, Francis and Frances are homophones or near homophones; a popular mnemonic for the spelling is "i for him and e for her".) The name Frank is a common diminutive for Francis and Fanny* for Frances.
* I would highly advise against using Fanny if you live in an English-speaking Country.
"My daughter is named Frances MaryLynda. She was named after my Tia Frances who passed away many years ago, my Tia Maryann, and my mom who is Teresa Lynda. I love that is is not a common name for children. She is 4 years old and have not found one Frances yet her age." - Internet
Lovely name combo: Frances Olive, Frances Arabella, Frances MaryLynda.
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BOYS' NAME: FRANCIS
French meaning:
Last name: Francis. This is a name of Roman-Latin origins. It derives from "Franciscus", which was originally both an ethnic name used to describe a "Frank", later to be known as a "Frenchman", and a personal name of the 5th century a.d., which means "a free man".
Latin meaning for Francis:
The name Francis is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Francis is: From 'franciscus' meaning Frenchman.
Famous bearers: St Francis of Sales who is patron saint of writers, St Francis of Assisi who founded the Franciscan order of friars, navigator Sir Francis Drake, and philosopher Francis Bacon.
Teutonic Meaning:
The name Francis is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Francis is: Free.
American Meaning:
The name Francis is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Francis is: Free.
Shakespearean Meaning:
The name Francis is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Francis is: King Henry IV, Part 2' Francis Feeble, a country soldier. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' A drawer. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Friar Francis.
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