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Frankie

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summerloving2506 · 09/08/2020 16:59

What are your first reactions to the name Frankie?
If you heard the name Frankie would you think girl or boy?
I don't like any of the longer versions for a boy or for a girl. Would this be okay as a standalone name?

Look forward to your responses.

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HD98 · 10/08/2020 22:37

I really like it. I would think boy and as a stand alone name for a boy I think it's perfectly fine.

I also think it would be cool for a girl - although in that case I personally feel like it should be short for something.

Cbeebiesrehab · 10/08/2020 14:20

Like it for a boy especially as a diminutive to Franklin.

Dislike it for a girl.

Grufallisfriends · 10/08/2020 13:15

Frank is a boys name.

Frankie is a girls name, often short for Francesca. I like it.

eatsleepbreastfeedrepeat · 10/08/2020 12:14

I can see it on both but much prefer it for a girl.

EthelMayFergus · 10/08/2020 11:58

I would think Frank is a boy, but Frankie is a girl. I like both.

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summerloving2506 · 10/08/2020 11:39

Thank you everyone.
I dislike Francesca because it is too long. I prefer names of 7 letters or less. I also prefer the name on the birth certificate and the used name to be the same. Hence why I was asking about Frankie as a full name.

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peakygal · 10/08/2020 11:17

Absolutely love the names Frankie and Fergie for a girl

aprilfools19 · 10/08/2020 11:14

Girl but only because I think it’s grown in popularity over the years for a girl more so than a boy. But definitely a great boy name too

Nicknamegoeshere · 10/08/2020 02:13

Do you remember me? Grin

First thing that came into my mind!

Not overly keen personally, but prefer for a girl over a boy.

VonHerrBurton · 10/08/2020 00:11

Francesca is a beautiful girl's name. I wouldn't choose it purely because she'd eventually get Frankie which I think is a harsh sounding name and I don't like it at all. Not terrible for a boy but I still don't like the sound of the name.

Wishforsnow · 09/08/2020 23:59

Girl as a nickname for Francesca is lovely

sorryforswearing · 09/08/2020 23:58

Girl but only because recently had one in my class. She’ll be seven now.

DramaAlpaca · 09/08/2020 23:33

Sorry, but my first reaction (which I'd hide of course in real life) is what an unattractive name it is for either sex. It somehow manages to be both ugly and cutesy at the same time.

Luckingfovely · 09/08/2020 18:49

Definitely what @whirlwindwallaby said - not a great name as the only option.

whirlwindwallaby · 09/08/2020 18:37

Girl, or as a nickname for a young boy. It was the name of an early childhood friend of mine so I think I love it because of that connection.

I would use it as a day to day name but I would personally put Frances or Francis on the birth certificate so the child had the option as an adult.

PoodleMoth · 09/08/2020 18:36

Really dislike it for a girl and not keen for a boy!

LizzieMacQueen · 09/08/2020 18:31

Makes me think of Frankie Boyle.

Poppydaisies · 09/08/2020 18:08

Frankie is short for Francesca or Frances. I like it.

AdriannaP · 09/08/2020 18:07

Love it for a girl, not keen for a boy
Wouldn’t use it as stand alone maybe nn for Francesca

Poppydaisies · 09/08/2020 18:03

Definitely girl.

Frank is a good boys name.

Rachel247 · 09/08/2020 18:02

Frankie is short for Francesca. I know 2 female Frankie.

For a boy Frank is much better.

Fungster · 09/08/2020 17:33

I really don't like it, for a boy or a girl. I'm not a fan of diminutives and it's a bit "East End market trader" for my liking. (Also read: Alfie, Archie...)

chubbyhotchoc · 09/08/2020 17:31

Boy. I think it's a great name

Chestnut234 · 09/08/2020 17:25

I think sink but we are in the middle of a kitchen extension atm!

lampshadery · 09/08/2020 17:22

Would think boy but not unusual for a girl. Don't like it as a stand-alone name.