Francine

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(Marge: "You don't have a cousin Frank!" Homer: "He became Francine back in '76" -- The Simpsons, "Lisa's First Word")

It's a very American woman born in the 1960s name, I will admit, but has it got any staying power?

I quite like it.

Isnt she in American Dad?
-ine names seem a little dated, imvho, quite 70s: Jacqueline, fir example.

Having said that, I love France, so a 'little France' Francine would be cool!

I'm torn!

Oooh I like it! Just make sure you’re on board with Fran/Frannie/Frank/Frankie.

I also like it, Francine was the best character in Arthur

It's different without being ridiculous, although I don't watch American TV so have no idea how 'American' it is. It's a pretty name.

At first I was like NO but now im not opposed to it... wouldn’t use it but different. Love the Frankie nn too.

Ooh yeah. And IIRC there is a respected journalist called Francine Stock.

As a Scot who lived in England I’ve been a bit absurdly obsessed with “French” names and wanted to call DD1 “Marie- France” but I’d have been sectioned.

I think it’s a nice, refreshing change. As a pp said it’s different without being out there. It’s nowhere near as dated as some of the current old lady names that are in fashion are (Olive, Edith, Ivy etc).

Prefer Frances

@RushianDisney Ooh I was thinking of the same character. And I can hear Muffy saying it in her annoying voice lol.

I like it, for the same reason as @RushianDisney

I’ve no strong feelings but it’s a nice name that I think would be acceptable and not dated. Not really ever been used enough to become ordinary and stale

I like it. Apparently "ine" names are considered classy in France. I like Justine too. I'm not keen on the "een" ending. Maureen, Doreen etc

Does still seem dated I think. I much prefer Frances or Francesca.

I like ‘ine’ names but I really don’t like Francine. Reminds me of Arthur too

No. Anything that can be nn Fran is awful.

Oh cheers @Atlasta

Hmm- those ine or een endings seem dated- Francine, Maureen, Maxine, Janine, Doreen, Valene

I like it. It was on my name list 20 years ago for my DD, but it was vetoed by DH.

Meant to add, ended up as Frances as a middle name.

It's quite nice. I like Claudine too.