Francis

[Fredisbest]

Opinions please? Is it too old man?

I like it- even if I had a bastard boss called it- I think it’s classic and not used enough

Good name.
St Francis = with his respect for the natural world ('Brother Sun*, Sister Moon'; birds feeding from his hands etc) Francis could be something of an eco-hero for young people today.

*ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/2015/06/04/canticle-of-brother-sun-and-sister-moon-of-st-francis-of-assisi/

Don't want to get too heavy, but his imaginative, consoling view of death as kindly, familiar 'Sister Death' has inspired many writers. I don't know what she believed, but reading about the much-loved writer Helen Dunsmore's early death has reminded me of what Francis said:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42884945

I love it. I wanted it but DH wasn't keen. As long as it gets shortened to Fran, not Frank.

It's adorable and was on our list. And I agree with pp if it gets shortened make it Fran.

Not a fan, another short version is Franco. I cant get my mind away from Trainspotting's Begbie, Robert Carlisles character who was fairly crazy.

But I'm scottish and that reference is definitely 'of its generation'!!!

I like it. St Francis was a good character to know. And a lot of nickname options.

I like.

Awful, sorry. Such an ugly name.

I have a Francis. I get lots of compliments on his name and it has never been shortened to Fran/Frankie/Franco. I don’t like the nicknames that derive from Francis

I didn’t know any when I named my Francis but in the last year or so it’s become quite popular.

Love it. Francie, Frankie and Fra are common nicknames where I’m from, but also just Francis as a strong, standalone name for all ages.

I love Francis nn Frank, never Fran.
Would call him France over Fran
Just hate Fran.

Really like it

I like Francis but I can't stand any if the diminutives - Fran/Frank/Frankie - so it's strictly middle name territory for me.

I like it

Hate it, sorry. Francis is a right wet blanket in my eyes, cries when a ladybird lands on his hand.

I have a girl Frances. She chooses to be called Frankie by her friends. Personally I love it for a boy or girl but it's my dads name too and my Granny's so I may be biased lol

I like it! I’ve only known a girl Frances and she shortened it to Fran.

I love it. It’s a classic.

I like it.

Reminds me of house of cards but it’s a niche reference!

I’ve got a toddler Francis so I’m biased! Love it. We’ve had loads of compliments on it.

It’s a little unusual without being weird.

I like it but I've been warned that apparently it gets shortened to Frank or Frankie these days. Not so keen on the shortenings

Excellent, proper name.

I'm not a fan of names that can be used for both sexes (I know it's spelled differently) as I always find them a bit too feminine for a boy and bit too masculine for a girl. Big fan of Frank though.

It's ok, it's one of those names that may make a comeback