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Have you ever met someone called...

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bluemoon2468 · 24/07/2020 16:51

... Franklin? If so, how old are they?

Curious also about the nicknames Frankie (for a boy) and Frank and whether you've met anyone with those names?

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Aragog · 24/07/2020 17:33

I've taught a Frank and a number of children Frankie - usually been short for Francis or Francesca.

Strokethefurrywall · 24/07/2020 17:30

Yep, just turned 6 years old - Franklin.
Also a 3 year old Frank

LaughingDonkey · 24/07/2020 17:30

Yes, but variations in languages. I'm 35 and one was about 47 and the other one is in his mid 20's?

userabcname · 24/07/2020 17:27

I've taught a Frank. He was lovely - a real character! Fond associations.

MildlyFoxed · 24/07/2020 17:25

Several Franklins, all American, ranging from a ten year old to a slightly going to seed former football player in his forties.

The Franks I know are all English or Irish and in their 60s or older. I'd rank it with Keith, Nigel or Malcolm.

Allihearischasemarshallskye · 24/07/2020 17:20

My toddler boy is Frank , we call him Frankie.
Also have a primary aged cousin called frank.

WillBillHal · 24/07/2020 17:13

I teach a 13 year old Franklin.

Jigglyjugs · 24/07/2020 17:11

I have a nephew named Frank, his full name, not shortened.

OpposableThumbs2 · 24/07/2020 17:05

I know a 7/8 year old. Always called Franklin.

vampirethriller · 24/07/2020 17:03

I have a friend called Franklin, he's 48.

SisterAgatha · 24/07/2020 17:03

I live in a town with a lot of Italian disapora and I know a few who work in the Italian cafes

ThatsNotMySheep · 24/07/2020 17:03

I know one Frankie (aged 3). It's just Frankie, not short for anything.

mintich · 24/07/2020 17:02

I know a 3 year old Franklin

Onestepup · 24/07/2020 17:01

I've never met one.

RaskolnikovsGarret · 24/07/2020 16:58

I know a Franklin aged 49.

Shayisgreat · 24/07/2020 16:57

No, the Franks I know were all called Francis with a nn of Frank.

MikeUniformMike · 24/07/2020 16:56

Yes, I know some Franks. Frankie is a Francesca, Franc is early 30's, and the Franks are retired. I think they are Francis on bc.

Frances is Fran.

No Franklins AFAIK

It's too american for me.

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