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Franklin or Francis

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tigerbread20 · 21/03/2021 18:37

Brother to Hugo and Eliza Smile

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groovergirl · 21/03/2021 19:29

OP, boys named Francis usually get nicknamed Frank at school. "Cissy" is drawing a long bow, I think.

HelenaJustina · 21/03/2021 19:18

Nah! Go for it, especially with such a lovely resonance for you and the family

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tigerbread20 · 21/03/2021 19:16

This makes me happy. My DM died suddenly and unexpectedly the day after me 12 week scan and her name was Frances. It seems so fitting but wasn't sure if it was too 'out there'.
DH only reservation is the potential for playground name calling 'cissy'?!

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HelenaJustina · 21/03/2021 19:13

Francis

groovergirl · 21/03/2021 19:13

Franklin is fine, but hell, I have always loved Francis. The name deserves a comeback.

MadCatLadee · 21/03/2021 19:08

Francis

toastofthetown · 21/03/2021 19:03

Definitely Francis.

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