Please or to access all these features

Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Francis

57 replies

Katherine278 · 25/10/2025 16:15

This is my top contender and has confirmed after recently meeting the loveliest little Francis I am only sceptical of others opinions thinking it is feminine and slightly wet.
Will it be shortened to Fran or Frank?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
fluffyprawn · 25/10/2025 16:53

Love it!!

SeaAndStars · 25/10/2025 16:52

My dad was Francis and to me it is a very manly name. Most people called him Frank but my mum and uncle called him Frankie which was such an endearing thing.

Moreteaandchocolate · 25/10/2025 16:50

Sorry it’s a girls name to me (I know the spelling is different but I know multiple women called Frances and no men called Francis). Fran is definitely female to me. Frank is fine.

Jan039 · 25/10/2025 16:44

I grew up with a Frances so to me it is a girls name. As a result I don't like it for a boy and do find it limp.

LeftFooter · 25/10/2025 16:39

So cute. I love it.

5dollah · 25/10/2025 16:37

I love the name Francis.

tinytemper66 · 25/10/2025 16:19

No it is a strong name. Many an Irish relative had the name back in the day. I would have named another son this but alas no more children…

I really like it.