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Frankie

Frankie

Frankie is an adorable name for boys or girls. It has a lighthearted feel, even though it originates from names like Frank and Francis. In modern times, Frankie is a top 600 option.

Meaning of the name Frankie:

English: Frenchman
Germanic: the Franks

Origin of the name Frankie:

Frankie originated as a nickname for Frank or Francis, depending on the gender. Francis was a unisex name that started as the English form of Franciscus. Frank, however, was a Germanic name to represent someone from the Franks. The Franks were a tribe that helped to settle France and the Netherlands.

Symbolism of the name Frankie:

The baby name Frankie means “Frenchman” if it is a nickname for Francis. The ancient Latin name Franciscus interprets the same. Frankie means “a member of the Franks,” however if it comes from the name Frank.

Baby name Frankie

Style of the name Frankie:

Traditional

Gender of the name Frankie:

Frankie is an informal name for boys or girls.

Pronunciation of the name Frankie:

FRANGK-ee

Number of syllables in the name Frankie:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Frankie:

Frankie is an informal and youthful name option. It is sweet and cute.

Alternative spellings for the name Frankie:

  • Frankey
  • Franki
  • Frankee
  • Frankei
  • Frankeigh

Nicknames for the name Frankie:

Popularity of the name Frankie:

Frankie was a top 300 name from 1924 to 1944, ranking highest in 1933 and 1936 at number 256. Frankie is still a top 1,000 name in modern times, however. As of 2020, it was number 591.

Related names for the name Frankie:

Great middle names for Frankie and their meanings:

  • Wilde (wild)
  • Ernest (serious, battle to the death)
  • Marlowe (driftwood, lake remains)
  • August (great, magnificent)
  • Jeanne (God is gracious)
  • Hazel (the hazel tree)
  • Pearl (smooth and round bead, precious)
  • Nora (light)

Famous people with the name Frankie:

  • Frankie Valli (lead singer of The Four Seasons)
  • Frankie Avalon (pop singer)
  • Frankie Kazarian (pro wrestler)
  • Frankie Faison (actor, “Coming to America”)
  • Frankie Abernathy (reality TV star, “The Real World: San Diego”)
  • Frankie Brown (soccer player)
  • Frankie Manning (dancer)

Frankies in popular culture:

  • Frankie Hughes (character from “Benji”)
  • Frankie (character from “Dream for an Insomniac”)
  • Frankie Stein (character from “Monster Hih”)
  • Frankie Bergstein (character from “Grace and Frankie”)
  • Frankie Foster (character from “Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends”)
  • Frankie (character from “Warriors”, Stormcloud)
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