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Francesco?

13 replies

LongTimeLove · 29/07/2026 11:50

Do you like Francesco? Any associations? Francesca (the feminine version) seems to be more popular, which has always confused me because they're nearly the same name.

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Ibi · 29/07/2026 11:51

Yes, I like it. I like the nickname Fran too.

Calliopespa · 29/07/2026 12:05

Why not.

Nelly44 · 29/07/2026 12:44

Reminds me of the hairdressing chain in the midlands

VoteForCountBinface · 29/07/2026 13:31

Pizza

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 29/07/2026 13:39

I like it but find Francisco easier to say but that might be because I know people with it.
francesco also sounds Italian but Francisco Spanish so depends on culture I guess.

Helenbelena · 29/07/2026 18:12

Yes, it’s fine.

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 29/07/2026 18:40

I’d assume nn would be Frank or Frankie which are both cute on a boy. I like the name Francesco.

Rufusisturnedon · 29/07/2026 18:58

I once knew a Sam Francesco. I don’t know what his parents were thinking… not the same but I think the city thing would come up.

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 29/07/2026 19:06

Nelly44 · 29/07/2026 12:44

Reminds me of the hairdressing chain in the midlands

I was about to say it’s the name of my hairdressers 😆

fluffydoglove · 29/07/2026 19:09

No

Chamallo · 30/07/2026 00:01

I prefer Francisco but the Franco connection would put me off. Also love Santiago.

user1492757084 · 30/07/2026 07:25

Nice but I prefer
Francis, Friso, Cisco

WishINeverPlantedMint · 30/07/2026 07:50

I like it. I know a Francisco known as Cisco and it suits but - but he does also have Latin American heritage so it isn't a particularly unusual name for him.

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