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Is Frank too old man?

38 replies

MaryGat467 · 16/06/2023 10:29

Is Calvin better? DP prefers one and I prefer the other.
They are very different style names to me and I prefer old man names

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Mumof1andacat · 20/06/2023 00:21

I like Francis with the option of frank

cassiatwenty · 19/06/2023 23:49

Not too keen on Frank. A bit harsh

AllPlayedOut · 19/06/2023 23:12

Because it is harsh and ugly imo. The "Ank" sound is hard and unpleasant not soft at all. Plus it sounds like a dodgy nightclub owner or loan shark.

Hooooping · 19/06/2023 22:56

Why are people saying it's harsh and ugly? Maybe it's your DH 🤣

I think it's lovely, especially Frankie for a toddler. It's soft but strong.

EllaRaines · 19/06/2023 22:53

Frank is fine. Calvin is awful.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 19/06/2023 22:02

Frank is OK. Calvin awful.

Happymummydays · 18/06/2023 18:05

I love Frank, it's such a cute baby name and then a nice solid man name!

Hearti · 18/06/2023 17:55

Love Frank!! Calvin is awful sorry

Nofreshstarthere22 · 18/06/2023 17:53

I don’t like Calvin. Love Frank or Frankie

SSCCLL · 17/06/2023 22:50

I came in to say I like Frank and know a 10yo Frank, but then I seen Calvin which is my fave ☺️

DramaAlpaca · 17/06/2023 22:49

Calvin is great, I really like it.

Frank is horrid. It's harsh and ugly.

Hollyppp · 17/06/2023 22:39

I absolutely love Frank. There’s a boy in my sons nursery class called Frank, it’s cool!

CommaChameleon7 · 17/06/2023 22:28

I've got a Francis nn Frankie 🤩

CremeEgg1983 · 17/06/2023 22:22

Not keen on Calvin but what about Franklin?

SparklingMarkling · 17/06/2023 22:21

Solid male name is Frank. Quite frankly its in a different league to the name Calvin. Please pick Frank 😂.

LizzieSiddal · 17/06/2023 22:19

I know a 2 year old Frank. He’s the cutest little thing and his name is fantastic.

RiseYpres · 17/06/2023 21:58

I really like Frank. I am not fond of Francis but Franklin is a good name IMO.

Calvin not for me.

SneezyEvie · 17/06/2023 21:55

Love it. I know a six year old Frank.

fairycupcakes · 16/06/2023 20:24

Frank is a fantastic name!! Miles better than Calvin imo.

hattie43 · 16/06/2023 20:23

Too many French bulldogs called Frank .

Pancakefam · 16/06/2023 20:20

I like them both. Although Frank makes me think of franknfurter from rocky horror, I don't think that'll be a problem for most people!

PickledScrump · 16/06/2023 20:19

I don’t understand the love for Frank, it’s such a harsh ugly name to me. Calvin isn’t fantastic but it’s loads better than Frank

Whereland · 16/06/2023 20:18

Frank/Frankie is lovely

UsernameIsHarderThanBabyName · 16/06/2023 20:16

Love Frank

DarkSignOfTheMoon · 16/06/2023 11:50

Frank is totally cool.