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Francesca

18 replies

Coffeeandafag · 18/10/2016 15:12

I don't know any and really like this (but not Frankie). Is it popular where you are and what do you think?

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Pipilangstrumpf · 18/10/2016 15:26

I don't know any young ones, only one adult one (Fran). I like it.

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paddypants13 · 18/10/2016 15:31

I know a young Francesca who's nickname is Cesca. He parents don't like Frankie either. Of course there's always the chance that she'll want to be known as Frankie when she's older. I think it's a lovely name.

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 18/10/2016 18:12

I know one, nick name is Fran.
I like the name, but prefer Frances.

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bimandbam · 18/10/2016 18:16

I have a Francesca. Nn frankie. She is 12.

Everyone seems to like her name. She is the only one in her year group at school. I do know another Francesca a couple of years younger. Her dm is a friend of my dsis and she asked if I would mind if she used it.

Having never met the woman I couldn't care less lol.

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Francescaestee · 18/10/2016 18:17

I'm a Francesca, I have never been Frankie I'm cesca to my family, my husband and his family call me fran which I hate. I introduce myself as Francesca so people do tend to keep my whole name.

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NotYoda · 18/10/2016 18:39

It's a really classy name.

I think she might end up Frankie at some point, so I'd steel yourself for that, unless you start a different NN - Fran, Cesca

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ShutTheFridgeUp · 18/10/2016 18:43

I love it! One of the nicest people I've ever met is called Francesca, we sadly lost touch, but I associate the name with humour, kindness and strength.

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FeralBeryl · 18/10/2016 18:46

Absolutely beautiful Smile
Know a few Cescas and a few Frans, they are older children and adults, one younger Frankie.

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 18/10/2016 18:50

I know a lovely Francesca. She is very sweet and also my poshest friend Grin.
Nearly everybody calls her Fran or Franny.

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Coffeeandafag · 18/10/2016 23:27

Great, thank you. It's a contender then!

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RortyCrankle · 19/10/2016 15:36

Classy and classic, lovely name.

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heron98 · 19/10/2016 16:04

I like it but I am really not keen on Fran. It makes me think of "flan".

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Nelleflowerpot · 19/10/2016 16:45

I know 2 one my age (30s) known as Fran. The other is in DS class at school age 6, known as Frankie. It can be difficult to say but a nice name.

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Allmyfriendsareheathens2016 · 19/10/2016 16:47

Lovely name but not Fran.

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HelenaJustina · 19/10/2016 18:28

Love it, only know an adult one and she is gorgeous.

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ayeokthen · 19/10/2016 18:29

I'm very biased since we have a shiny new little Francesca in our family, I think it's a beautiful name.

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Coey2016 · 20/10/2016 08:11

I like it and think Cesca is a pretty nickname. I know one adult Francesca and no children.

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FuckThatToOneSide · 20/10/2016 08:39

I know one toddler called Francesca and two adults. I think it's timeless and classic. Love it!

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