FRANKLIN  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "free landholder"

Popularity in 2008: #467

While Frank has a chance at a comeback, Franklin is stuck back in the Roosevelt era.

Variations:
Francklyn, Franklyn, Franklinn, Francklin, Franklynn, Frank

Franklin is being discussed in our message boards:

• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!
• Due in 1 week and fearing we've selected the wrong name.
• narrowing my list...need help
• Not In love with any of my names? Ideas Needed???
• Poll - Which boy name?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Franklin:

• DAD NAMES: NOTEWORTHY NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS FATHERS
• MOM NAMES: The Names of Famous Mothers
• GOODBYE, GLADYS?
• YES, VIRGINIA, YOUR NAME COULD MAKE A COMEBACK
• PRESIDENTIAL BABY NAMES