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?

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compulsivesnacker · 09/08/2020 17:13

I would wonder why the parents used a diminutive version for either sex and be a bit bemused. I wouldn’t have any issue with it being used as a diminutive for either sex, but the choice to go with it as a registered name would confuse me. It doesn’t leave anywhere for the child to go as an adult and diminutives can be tricky. I’d hope they had a middle name they could use if they wanted to.
I love it as a nn though and it works well as a female alternative. I know female Francesca’s and Franklin’s (after Aretha). I prefer it that way for a girl tbh, but it’s fine for either sex. Bit retro.
I don’t like it as a stand-alone name for either sex.

nutellatoast · 09/08/2020 17:11

I think Frankie is a cute name but prefer it as a nn for Francesca which is a lovely name and gives more flexibility.

Luckingfovely · 09/08/2020 17:10

Funny, I think it's cool for a girl, but awful for a boy

SweatyAndyFromWoking · 09/08/2020 17:08

Fine for a boy but awful for a girl

gerbo · 09/08/2020 17:06

I like it, I know a lovely Frankie, boy of 8.

mintich · 09/08/2020 17:06

Oh and I dont think it should be a stand alone name

mintich · 09/08/2020 17:05

I know 2 Frankie's, a boy and a girl so I wouldn't think of either!

Grufallosfriends · 09/08/2020 17:02

Girl

jellyjellybaby · 09/08/2020 17:00

I probably wouldn't think of either gender and my mind just remain blank until I actually meet the person.

Personally I do think a full name is usually the appropriate way to go specially when you consider that they'll be adults one day

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