Frances
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Frances
Frances is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, which means "free" or "of the Franks," stemming from the Germanic tribe name Franks.
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Etymology
Frances is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, which means "free" or "of the Franks," stemming from the Germanic tribe name Franks. The name entered English usage through the feminine form of Francis and has been used predominantly in English-speaking, Catholic, and Christian communities since the Middle Ages, gaining particular prominence after Saint Francis of Assisi.
Frances currently ranks #318 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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