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Frances

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Bananice · 18/10/2012 08:49

Boring or classic?

My DH adores this name (it was his grandmothers) and before I was pregnant, I really liked it and we'd decided a first DD would be called it. However, now that it's a reality I'm not as sure about it. I like how it's not pretty or fussy and also that it's not too common. But is it dull?

Middle name would be Rose as per my family's tradition.

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mollymole · 19/10/2012 10:13

Lovely, classic and goes really well as Frances Rose

TenThousandGoodMornings · 19/10/2012 10:12

I love it, very understated and classy.

sparkle12mar08 · 19/10/2012 09:57

Strong, classy, and classic. Gorgeous name!

fraktion · 18/10/2012 22:48

Just never move to France with it Wink

eBook · 18/10/2012 22:43

I like it.

pjd · 18/10/2012 20:51

Wonderful name.
My mum is Frances, and is known as Fran to some friends, which I think is a nice nickname for an adult, and Frankie is cute for a child.

MarianForrester · 18/10/2012 20:47

Noooo! Not Frankie!

Iwillorderthefood · 18/10/2012 20:46

It's gorgeous

GirlWithTheMouseyHair · 18/10/2012 20:43

Awesome name (it's mine)....have never been Fran, only my best friend is allowed to call me Frankie. Actually thanks to uni mates and FB I get called Effie more (Frances Emily - FE - Effie) but love my name

AlphabetiSpaghetti · 18/10/2012 20:41

Lovely. Really nice.

MarianForrester · 18/10/2012 20:40

Love it. Oh, I wish I had a girl Smile

UltraBOF · 18/10/2012 20:39

Really gorgeous. If I were to have another girl, I'd seriously consider it. Not that I will. But it's lovely, and I agree that Frankie is a cute nickname.

WhiteHairReally · 18/10/2012 20:35

better nn than Fanny

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Bananice · 18/10/2012 09:53

Thanks for all the replies - you've made me feel so much better about it! I love the nickname Frankie

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CheerfulYank · 18/10/2012 09:45

I LOVE it...have just actually given up Frances Rose from my shortlist. I miss it already. :(

SLVC · 18/10/2012 09:44

It's my daughter's middle name and I think it's cool... (I also like that it's Baby from Dirty Dancing's real name, and the name of Kurt Cobain's daughter. How can you not love that.. Grin)

rachel234 · 18/10/2012 09:41

Lovely name that makes a refreshing change from all the cutesy Lilys, Millys and Ellies these days.

Frances Rose - perfect!

IHeartKingThistle · 18/10/2012 09:28

Love it.

Tugstonia · 18/10/2012 09:27

Love it! A good friend of mine is Frances Rose and she is fab :)

istilllovelassie · 18/10/2012 09:27

My six year old is a Frances . We chose it as we wanted something classic that wasn't over used . It suits her perfectly , and not at all dull and boring . Some of her friends call her frankie now . Maybe it's how she is but on her it's edgy with a touch of Tom boy !!

DialMforMummy · 18/10/2012 09:20

Great. Classy.

tiredteddy · 18/10/2012 09:14

It's my mums name and I am considering it for middle name if dc3 is a girl!

neontetra · 18/10/2012 09:12

Lovely.