| Meaning | free one |
| Origin | French, Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Fran-ces |
Frances, a classic name with Latin roots, has been cherished for centuries and continues to captivate hearts today. Derived from "Francis," meaning "Frenchman" or "free one," it bears a significant historical and religious heritage.
Embodying a sense of independence and strength, Frances has remained a popular choice for parents seeking a timeless yet elegant name for their baby girls. Its versatility allows for a range of affectionate nicknames like Fran, Frankie, and Franny, endearing the name to both young and old.
Throughout history, numerous real-life Franceses have left their mark in various fields, from arts and literature to science and politics. Moreover, the name Frances has also been embraced in fictional realms, giving life to memorable characters in literature, film, and television.
Choosing Frances for your baby girl bestows her with a sense of grace and sophistication, while celebrating the enduring spirit of freedom and resilience. Whether honoring family traditions or appreciating its timeless charm, Frances stands as a cherished name that embraces the past while embracing the future.
| Francesca |
| Faith |
| Felicity |
| Florence |
| Fiona |
| Freya |
| Farrah |
| Fallon |
| Farah |
| Felicia |
| Flora |
| Frankie |
| Fran |
| Frankie |
| Franny |
| Fanny |
| Frannie |
| Frances McDormand | Renowned actress |
| Frances Perkins | The first female U.S. Cabinet member - Secretary of Labor |
| Frances Hodgson Burnett | Author of "The Secret Garden" |
| Frances Bean Cobain | Visual artist and daughter of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love |
| Frances Burney | English novelist and playwright |
| Frances Arnold | Nobel Prize-winning chemist |
| Frances Willard | American women's suffragist and reformer |
| Frances FitzGerald | Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author |
| Frances E. Allen | Pioneering computer scientist and IBM fellow |
| Frances Goodrich | American playwright and screenwriter |
| Frances Marion | Celebrated screenwriter and director |
| Frances Oldham Kelsey | Canadian pharmacologist and medical officer |
| Frances Cleveland | Former First Lady of the United States |
| Frances Dee | American actress |
| Frances Dove | American singer and actress |
| Frances "Baby" Houseman | Protagonist in the movie "Dirty Dancing" |
| Frances Mayes | Based on a real person, portrayed in the film "Under the Tuscan Sun" |
| Frances "Baby" Cakes | Animated character in "China, IL" |
| Frances Smith | Character in the novel "The Iron Woman" by Margaret Deland |
| Frances "Frankie" Foster | Character in the TV series "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends" |
| Frances Shea | Character in the movie "Legend" |
| Frances Halladay | Character in the film "Frances Ha" |
| Frances "Baby" Lawrence | Character in the film "The Baby-Sitters Club" |
| Frances Stevens | Character in the film "King Kong" |
| Frances O'Connor | Character in the movie "Artificial Intelligence - AI" |
| Frances "Frankie" Stone | Character in the TV series "Grace and Frankie" |
| Frances Clayton | Character in the TV series "Hell on Wheels" |
| Frances Barden | Character in the TV series "The Bletchley Circle" |