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Frankie, Frances or Francesca?

36 replies

Mimiiiiiii · 10/08/2017 11:04

I adore this name but i'm not sure whether i should go with Francesca as i think she will get Cesca. Other option is Frances but i think it would probably get shortened to Fran, again don't like. Opinions and advice needed pleaseGrin

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Janika · 10/08/2017 15:14

Love the name Frances btw.

BrawneLamia · 10/08/2017 15:19

Frances nn Frankie

Lemondrop99 · 10/08/2017 15:35

I think both are nice. The Frances I know gets Franny

PansyParkinson · 10/08/2017 16:32

I love just Frankie as a first name. I'm not a fan of having a "birth certificate name" and then a nickname that they're always known by. I'd rather the real name just be the one I like the most, even if that is considered a nickname.

bridgetreilly · 10/08/2017 17:20

Francesca nn Chessie.

Mimiiiiiii · 10/08/2017 17:56

aiming for the nickname Frankie! xx

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Glumglowworm · 10/08/2017 19:13

Francesca, but I love Frankie and Chesca as shortenings, not a fan of Fran though

Bunnyjo · 10/08/2017 22:29

Frances and Francesca are both lovely, but I prefer Frances. DD's friend is called Frances and, now that she's nearly 11, it does get shortened to Fran, but that's her (DD's friend) choice.

DramaAlpaca · 10/08/2017 23:22

Both work if you are aiming for the nickname Frankie. Personally I'd go for Frances because I'm not mad on Francesca.

CakeRattleandRoll · 11/08/2017 01:13

Love Francesca.

Frid · 11/08/2017 13:52

Francesca

What about Francine?

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