| Meaning | free one |
| Origin | French, Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Fran-ces |
About Frances
Frances represents a return to classic sensibility in an age of invented names. This traditional choice has weathered centuries without losing its quiet dignity or straightforward charm. The name suggests reliability, intelligence, and a certain no-nonsense quality that many find refreshing. Frances offers literary connections and historical depth, having been borne by writers, saints, and leaders throughout time. It provides a solid foundation that allows a child's personality to shine without the name itself demanding attention. For parents weary of overly elaborate choices, Frances delivers substance and character. The name ages beautifully, serving a baby, child, and adult with equal appropriateness.
Names Similar to Frances
| Francesca |
| Faith |
| Felicity |
| Florence |
| Fiona |
| Freya |
| Farrah |
| Fallon |
| Farah |
| Felicia |
| Flora |
| Frankie |
Nicknames for Frances
| Fran |
| Frankie |
| Franny |
| Fanny |
| Frannie |
Famous People Named Frances
| 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 |
Characters Named Frances
| 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" |