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Franklin

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bluemoon2468 · 20/01/2020 17:30

This has been my favourite name for years. I like the full name, and also the nicknames Frankie and Frank. I love names that are known, easy to read, easy to spell, and not 'unusual' per say, but also not super common. I don't really want my child to share their name with another child in their class (as much as can be avoided). So with that in mind... how many boys called Franklin/Frankie/Frank do you know? Trying to gauge how common these names are among children these days!

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Disfordarkchocolate · 23/01/2020 08:50

I like it, it reminds me if the children's cartoon (one I actually liked watching).

mintich · 23/01/2020 08:52

I know a Franklyn who is 3

FishCanFly · 24/01/2020 10:32

Only Franks i know are very old. I love the name.

Moonshine160 · 24/01/2020 10:46

Love the name, it’s also on my boy list. I don’t know of any.

jayde28 · 24/01/2020 10:52

I have a nephew on each side of my family (both from stepsisters) one called Frankie aged 18 months and one Franklin who is about to turn one.

SaharaSunset · 25/01/2020 22:12

I know of a Frankie (9yo) and a Franklyn (4yo)

My sister is has the cutest dog called Frank so even that doesn't put me off it

Dustarr73 · 27/01/2020 10:22

I love it,that was one of my sons name that was on the list.In the end he didnt suit it.Go for it its georgous

1stTimeMama · 29/01/2020 23:45

I have a Franklin who turns 6 this year. I love it, but hate any and all nicknames. I was not pleased when SIL addressed his Christmas present to Frankie!

Rachelhaydenberk1 · 30/01/2020 03:30

Iove the name Franklin!

bluemoon2468 · 30/01/2020 18:50

Thanks so much for all of your comments. We're 100% settled on Franklin Charles for a boy 💙

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NearLifeExperience · 31/01/2020 07:59

Really excellent name, OP, and certainly passes the high court judge test!

Grufallosfriends · 31/01/2020 08:58

Franklin is a good solid underused name. Great choice.

I like Frank too (but hate Frankie - it's too twee)

Whatsyourflava · 31/01/2020 12:14

Franklin Charles is lovely

What are you girls choices out of interest @bluemoon2468?

Please will you come back and update us

Disfordarkchocolate · 31/01/2020 12:19

Franklin Charles is very lovely.

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