Francis

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I know you should never share baby names but I have made the mistake to the odd few
people. Am I setting my son up for a lifetime
of jokes about his name?

To me it’s is fairly classical and would use the nn Frankie/Frank

I absolutely hate it, it’s so dreary. Have always disliked it, ever since I met someone in my primary school with the name and remember thinking it was awful. However that’s just my opinion, I don’t think it’s a name to be teased over.

Lovely, elegant name. The male or female version.

To me it’s a bit meek and a feminine sounding name. But it’s becoming increasingly popular at least on mumsnet. It’s on a lot of people’s shortlists.

Cant think of any jokes that come to mind about the name though

I love the name, was on my list for DS, I think it’s classic and elegant

It's a dreadful name. It's wet and so unattractive though marginally better than the even uglier Frank but that said I don't see any particular reason why it'd be made fun of.

I love it and have no idea why it's so strongly disliked by some people.

Love it! Classic and classy!

I love it but I’m biased as it’s my ds’s name. He’s never been made fun of for it. His nickname is actually Jesus due to his long wavy hair, beard and gentle manner 😂

I am not keen.

I've only known one male Francis who as far as I'm aware has never had any issues with his name.
I have known more female Frances' though. Not sure how popular it is now (I'm 30)

Gorgeous, strong, lovely name!

Francis was my grandfather's name, but he was always known as Harry for some unknown reason.
I had a few other male relatives with this name when I was a child, all of them known as Frank.

It's a great name!! Classic and timeless.
DS3's middle name is Francis - named after Francis Bacon.

I really don’t like Francis sorry. Frank is even worse!
Frankie is a lovely name though.