Baby name wobble

[Lava283]

DD name has been picked out since before we knew the gender, Francesca but to be known as Frankie everyday. DD is due in 3 weeks time and I seem to be having a block on the name.
I know I should never have shared the name beforehand and regret it undoubtedly however so many comments about ‘boy name for a girl’ ‘so many prettier girl names’
I feel so deflated

I like Francesca. Not keen on Frankie at all, but like a pp pointed out there are plenty of other nn options: Fran, Chesca etc

Thank you. I love Franca as a nn but unsure how obvious a nn it is for Francesca

Francesca is a beautiful name, but Frankie is quite unpleasant. Puts me in mind of noncey old Scouse men.

Francesca is lovely and Frankie is hardly an unusual nickname for it. In fact, the only Frankie I know is a woman who is really Francesca.

You will never find a names that everyone loves. Which is fine - otherwise we'd all be called the same thing.

Agree with all of this.

no matter what the name is, people will have views and not everyone will love the name. If you still like it, stick with it.

Francesca nn Frankie is definitely not a super off the wall or objectively bad choice so it’s literally just their opinion.

Or Chesca as a nickname

Francesca is quite nice but Frankie is hideous.

I really like Francesca and Frankie, but please don’t use Chesca as a nickname - it’s awful.

I love the name Francesca, it would be near the top of my list if I had another DD. Go with your gut and ignore anyone else's opinion, except you partner's maybe 😆

My little girl is Francesca known as Frankie so I obviously love it!!! I’ve never had any comments about it being a boys name. My Frankie is cute, cool and perfect in every way! Go with what you want xx

Bit harsh my little girl is Frankie!!