What do you think of Francis for a boy?

[MogTheForgetfulCat]

DH suggested it last night, think it could be a runner. Not madly keen on Frank as a nn, though - maybe Frankie? Or not? Fran is a bit girly, maybe...

Can't quite imagine it as a baby name, but imagine he would grow into it as a boy.

Other possibles are Jonah (but have an Isaac already, so poss a bit much), Laurence (Laurie), Alexander and Hal (poss to be called Henry but known as Hal).

I really like it - we considered it if DD had been a boy. I know an adult Francis and he is often called Frankie (which I think also suits a baby). He has a son called Jonah so his family (and you) have good taste in names!

Love it. Very unusual.

Very Tory if Francis

Very TUC if Frank

I have a dgs [7] who is francis-he is called frank or Frankie-he is a deliciously mischievous little boy and it really suits him.

That was my top name for if DD had been a boy. Irish Catholic background here, def not Tory though.

Sorry but all the Francis i know are well....total prats and very poncey...! What about Fredrick aka Freddie??

Love Laurence (on our list) but with a 'W' and Alexander too.

Oh no - I have only met completely stuffy, up their own arses Freddies and Laurences

Absolutely love it. I met an adult Frank the other day and thought he was hot. He was definitely NOT poncey!

Highlandgirl, am now intrigued as to how many prattish, poncey Francises (that looks odd...) you know . Thanks for all opinions, v useful to see reactions!

I like it. We were considering Mark Francis (as middle name). Didn't go for either in the end, but I liked it a lot.

Love it, unusual but still classic. Love the nicknames Fran, Frankie and Frank