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Frank/Frankie?

14 replies

jane2011 · 16/06/2011 07:35

Overdue with 1st boy. Still no decision on name- aagh!
This has always been a frontrunner & I love it but something is stopping me from deciding this is the one.

Want a good strong name which isn't too popular. Worried Frank too old for a baby but Frankie too modern, think Archie,Charlie etc.

Haven't told anyone I am considering it as I don't think I will get a good reaction. Not overly concerned about this if I was sure this was coming to be his name.

Also strongly dislike Francis- so would be Frank (possibly Frankie as nn as a child).

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mrsmon · 16/06/2011 09:34

i would go with frankie sounds really cute x

snailoon · 16/06/2011 09:39

I know a Frankie, very cool kid, and a charmer.

MollysChamber · 16/06/2011 09:41

To be frank (boom boom) I'd go with Frank. Frankie is then the obvious nickname. Frankie is a bit babyish for an adult imo.

MelinaM · 16/06/2011 09:45

How about Francis, nn Frank?

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jane2011 · 16/06/2011 09:54

Thanks everyone. Really dislike Francis but love Frank. Think it a bit 'old man' for newborn though. Love it as a teenager's/man's name. It is also a family name which makes me like it more.

Why am I embarrassed to tell people I like it- hope it's because I don't want them to marr it somehow with their disapproval- know it's not everyones cup of tea. Worried I may regret it? Need to be brave!

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tammytoby · 16/06/2011 09:56

I don't really like Frank, sorry. Frankie sounds very 'cutesy'.

msbuggywinkle · 16/06/2011 10:12

We're going with Franklin (family name) if this one is a boy. Frankie for a baby nn, Fran when they want to be 'cool'.

atrixo · 16/06/2011 11:02

Personally I would go for Francis with Frank as a nn. Otherwise I would go for just Frank. NOT Frankie!!

charitygirl · 16/06/2011 11:04

My son is Frank and everyone calls him that (or ridiculous variations such as 'Franklemousse') - I HATE 'Frankie' and so far, it hasn't come up. Go for it!

LetThereBeRock · 16/06/2011 11:59

Frank/Frankie is hideous.It's a ghastly name for anyone,but particuarly a baby.

allthefires · 16/06/2011 12:27

I know a Frankie- they are female.

superjobeespecs · 16/06/2011 12:31

frank nn frankie. im still trying to convince OH that francis is a fab name so i'll not force it on you

evamummy · 16/06/2011 12:37

I don't like Frank or Frankie, sorry.

I too know a female Frankie - not sure whether it is her nickname and if so for what?

MollysChamber · 16/06/2011 12:39

Frankie is used for Francesca too

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