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[Opinions] Francis
by Owl
10/5/2009, 8:36 AM
Randomly, my husband announced the other day that he liked the name Francis (for a boy). My immediate thought was that it had high teasing potential, but it's slowly growing on me. What do you think of the name Francis?
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- New_Chloe
10/6/2009, 2:04 PM
I like it!If you are worried about teasing, there are always the scrappier nicknames Frank and Frankie that he could use. I personally think it's a great name.
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- Pink Princess
10/5/2009, 7:06 PM
I think it's nice, I like it a lot. It's old-fashioned now, but in a nice way and that's why I think it would work for a little boy these days.
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- Murasaki (lady murasaki)   +1
10/5/2009, 11:09 AM
I like it, and I think spelled with a "i" it's perfectly adequate for a boy.
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 4:02 PM
Thanks!Thanks!
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- Marija Luminitsa   +1
10/5/2009, 10:31 AM
I like it quite a lot. It grew on me over the years because it is a saint's name.
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 4:01 PM
I do like the history that the name has. Thanks!
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- ChopSocky (TheDreadedSockMonkey)   +1
10/5/2009, 10:29 AM
I think it sounds better on a girl (but spelled Frances).
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 4:00 PM
Thanks!Thanks!
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- Circus Lullaby   +1
10/5/2009, 10:25 AM
Love the name, probably would only use it as a middle name (that's just me though). I wish more people would use it though, I think it's one of those names that can really grow with a person.
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 3:59 PM
Oooh, I like that... "it's one of those names that can really grow with a person." Thank you!
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- Kirushka   +1
10/5/2009, 10:04 AM
I think it's a good name. It's been used for a long time and borne by several saints and great men. So I really don't think there is anythig tease-worthy in the name. If you like it, go for it!
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 3:58 PM
Good to see another fan! Thanks!
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- Bear   +2
10/5/2009, 9:30 AM
I adore Francis for a boy. It's so intelligent and sophisticated. Where's the teasing potential? Because it sounds like Frances for a girl? Pish-posh. There's no real way to anticipate gender assignments of names anymore. Just give him a traditionally masculine mn and hope for the best. It's all parents of little boys can do now anyway.I've always thought the nn Fitz would be cute. :-)

This message was edited 10/5/2009, 9:31 AM

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- Owl   +1
10/5/2009, 9:35 AM
I'm so glad to hear that people seem to like it! I do love the nn Fitz, and it never occurred to me to use it for Francis (my immediate thought was Frank, which I also like). Thank you for the suggestion!
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- Bear
10/5/2009, 12:52 PM
You're welcome. I forgot to add that the name Franciscus could be used if you fear Francis is too girly. As I said above, I don't think it is. But just in case you get cold feet. Love the nn Frank, by the way.
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- MariaNikolaievnaRomanova (MariaNikolaievnaRoma)   +1
10/5/2009, 8:45 AM
Love it! I think it's a very masculine, distinguished-sounding name. I'd seriously considering this for a future child of my own.
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 9:37 AM
Thank you for the vote of confidence. As I said, the name is definitely growing on me, and it's nice to hear reassurances that other people like the name, too.
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- Llewella (penguiny7)   +1
10/5/2009, 8:38 AM
I've always loved it! My husband is the opposite-- he doesn't really like it. He thinks it's too girly. I think it's a very strong name.
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- Owl
10/5/2009, 9:40 AM
That's funny! I did worry about the "girly" issue, but since I tend towards softer-sounding names for boys anyway, that fear is fading. Of course, this is all hypothetical right now, but it will be good to keep in mind for the future!
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