Frankie - girls name

Frankie name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 98%

Frankie name meaning:

The name Frankie is a unisex name of English origin, predominantly known as a diminutive of the name Frances or Francis. As a girl's name, Frankie carries the meaning of "free one" or "one who is from France." It is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, which means "Frenchman" or "free man." The name Frankie has gained popularity as a standalone name for girls in recent years and is often associated with qualities such as independence, strength, and a modern, gender-neutral appeal.

Parents who choose the name Frankie for their daughters often do so to break traditional gender norms and embrace a more unisex or gender-neutral approach to naming. The name Frankie exudes a sense of individuality and uniqueness, as it is less commonly used for girls compared to traditional feminine names. Ultimately, the meaning of the name Frankie can be interpreted as a representation of freedom, independence, and a departure from societal expectations regarding gender norms in naming conventions.

Origin: English

Modern variants of Frances meaning from France or free one.

Categories

Unisex names

Related names

Frances , Fan, Fanceen, Fanni, Fannia, Fannie, Fanny, Fran, France, Francena, Francene, Francesca , Franci, Francia, Francie , Francille, Francina, Francine , Franciszka, Franki , Frankie , Frannie, Franny

Other girls names beginning with F

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 111 out of 5581

460 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    45
  • 5yrs

    21
  • 1yr

    30

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Wales (77)
  • Scotland (138)

Historical popularity of Frankie

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