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Frances

FRAN-sis

Popularity

#379

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

599,746

Peak Year

#16,228 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Frances is of Latin origin, the feminine form of Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'. It is a timeless classic.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Frances McDormand

    American actress with multiple Academy Awards.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    English-American novelist and playwright.

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Personality Traits

KindIntelligentGracefulIndependent

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