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Frank?

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Vampishtortoise · 22/04/2016 13:56

What are your thoughts on calling my first born son Frank? I love the name and I know Frankie is very popular but what about just Frank? Or any similar suggestions to go with a very popular surname? I like old fashioned names best.

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CaroleService · 22/04/2016 16:36

I have a Frank. Go for it

plimsolls · 22/04/2016 16:35

I love it and it is on our list. I can't decide whether to have Francis and use Frank day-to-day nickname. It's a brilliant name either way.

SearchingForThatPerfectName · 22/04/2016 16:06

The OP asked for opinions!

sonlypuppyfat · 22/04/2016 16:04

Don't like it at all. I think it's quite an ugly sounding name, sorry

Foodefafa · 22/04/2016 15:54

Luckily it's not your baby then eh Searching.

You have exquisite taste OP Grin.

SearchingForThatPerfectName · 22/04/2016 15:52

I don't really like it Sad Frankie is so much nicer!

whatdoIget · 22/04/2016 15:46

I like it a lot

GoldPlatedBacon · 22/04/2016 15:42

Great!

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Vampishtortoise · 22/04/2016 15:17

Thanks everyone, I've really fallen for it I think. And it's meaningful with elderly relatives on both sides of our family so think it might be one we will go with.

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Sophronia · 22/04/2016 14:15

I like it. It could also be short for Francis or Franklin.

flingingmelon · 22/04/2016 14:05

Frank is a great name. Alternatively Francis?

The Frank I know utterly hates Frankie, but it was used when he was still in nappies :)

Bagatelle1 · 22/04/2016 14:03

Oh Betty Grin

Sorry, couldn't resist! For me it will always be associated with "Some mothers do 'ave 'em".

Grufalosfriend · 22/04/2016 14:00

I like Frank too. Good solid underused name.

Don't like Frankie at all, it sounds so feminine and cutesy.

Foodefafa · 22/04/2016 13:59

I have a Frank Smile. He suits his name so much and gets compliments all the time on his name.

It's a proper solid name that has a traditional/retro feel but isn't as cheesy as other more popular 'old man' names like Alfie/Archie/Stanley etc.

Have to say I hate Frankie though.