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Is Frank too old man?

38 replies

MaryGat467 · 16/06/2023 10:29

Is Calvin better? DP prefers one and I prefer the other.
They are very different style names to me and I prefer old man names

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flotsomandjetsome · 16/06/2023 11:03

I like Frank, DS has a friend called Frank - I think he's 16 ish

pineapple360 · 16/06/2023 11:11

Frank is better than Calvin

EggInANest · 16/06/2023 11:12

I love Frank!

usernother · 16/06/2023 11:14

I like frank. Could be frankie when small?

hlc123 · 16/06/2023 11:17

Frank is a great name. Definitely prefer it to Calvin although I do like Callum/ Cal

Flamingnorahs · 16/06/2023 11:29

Frank yes, Calvin no.

NeverThatSerious · 16/06/2023 11:30

Frank is a great name, and Frankie is cute for a little one if you wanted. Calvin is.. not so good.

Orangerytree · 16/06/2023 11:30

I like Frank. It’s actually quite popular where I am. A Frank Frankie and Francis in DC’s year.

useitorlose · 16/06/2023 11:39

Around 1992 I was friends with a police officer who called his baby son Frank on the grounds that no one messes with a Frank! At the time, Frank Bruno was well known, maybe that inspired him too.

HoldingTheDoor · 16/06/2023 11:40

Calvin is 100x better. Frank is such a harsh ugly name. I can't imagine inflicting it upon a lovely newborn.

Hazelnuttella · 16/06/2023 11:42

Frank is a great name, I know a toddler Frank and it suits him well.

Calvin is, as you said, quite a different style…

RobertsRadio · 16/06/2023 11:44

No to Calvin. Yes to Frank, Frankie or Francis. Don't like Calvin, at all.

Enko · 16/06/2023 11:49

I like both but due to familiar Frank just has the edge for me.

DarkSignOfTheMoon · 16/06/2023 11:50

Frank is totally cool.

UsernameIsHarderThanBabyName · 16/06/2023 20:16

Love Frank

Whereland · 16/06/2023 20:18

Frank/Frankie is lovely

PickledScrump · 16/06/2023 20:19

I don’t understand the love for Frank, it’s such a harsh ugly name to me. Calvin isn’t fantastic but it’s loads better than Frank

Pancakefam · 16/06/2023 20:20

I like them both. Although Frank makes me think of franknfurter from rocky horror, I don't think that'll be a problem for most people!

hattie43 · 16/06/2023 20:23

Too many French bulldogs called Frank .

fairycupcakes · 16/06/2023 20:24

Frank is a fantastic name!! Miles better than Calvin imo.

SneezyEvie · 17/06/2023 21:55

Love it. I know a six year old Frank.

RiseYpres · 17/06/2023 21:58

I really like Frank. I am not fond of Francis but Franklin is a good name IMO.

Calvin not for me.

LizzieSiddal · 17/06/2023 22:19

I know a 2 year old Frank. He’s the cutest little thing and his name is fantastic.

SparklingMarkling · 17/06/2023 22:21

Solid male name is Frank. Quite frankly its in a different league to the name Calvin. Please pick Frank 😂.

CremeEgg1983 · 17/06/2023 22:22

Not keen on Calvin but what about Franklin?