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Frankie

35 replies

Halburg27 · 21/11/2022 19:58

If you heard this name would you automatically think girl or boy?

It’s DP top runner for DD1 due next month as a nickname for Francesca. I know a little
boy called Frankie which is putting me
off

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PrimrosesandPears · 21/11/2022 20:12

I’d think girl but not be surprised by a boy.

My niece is Francesca known as Frankie - we all love it!

Newmum110 · 21/11/2022 20:09

I would think boy.

Dollydea · 21/11/2022 20:08

Anyone under 10 or over 60 then I'd think male, otherwise I'd automatically assume a female.

Actually love it for a boy but really dislike it as a girls name.

PeekAtYou · 21/11/2022 20:05

I think more likely to be a girl but could be a boy because of the popularity of -ie names in boys.
Frank would be a boy though.

StampOnTheGround · 21/11/2022 20:03

I've known 2 boys and 1 girl called Frankie - much prefer it as a nn for a girl

matthancockscareer · 21/11/2022 20:02

I'd think girl, Frankie Bridge. I like it it's a lovely name!

someonecookmydinnerplease · 21/11/2022 20:02

I think girl and nn for Francesca. I like it.

StopFeckingFaffing · 21/11/2022 20:01

If I had to guess I would expect a little boy but I know it's a name commonly used for both boys and girls so I wouldnt make any assumptions really I would ask if it wasn't obvious

ofwarren · 21/11/2022 20:01

I'd think girl

Winterfellismyhome · 21/11/2022 20:00

I work with a Frankie (full name Francesca) so I always think girl

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