Francesca

Lately I have been questioning all the names I had on my previous list. One of the new contenders I've really gotten into is Francesca. I really love it. But with a name as lengthy as this, there has to be some kind of nickname. I think I would most often use the full name, but, you know, a nn for a cutesy option.

One of the reasons this name is so appealing to me is that my grandfather's name is Francis, and he goes by Frank, and therefore, I don't want to call her Frankie (although I do think this is cute for a girl, and maybe she would choose use it later in life).

I don't like Fran or Francie. My husband suggested Chessa or Cessa (so, either would be pronounced Chess-ah). I can't tell if I like it or not.

Any thoughts? Or suggestions of other nn options.

I love the name Francesca and the nn Frankie but can understand you not wanting to use that nn.
All I can think of is Frances, not really that short though.
Fifi - not sure if you'll like that and Chessie

I love Francesca, too, and think you're so lucky that such a gorgeous name has personal meaning to you. :-)

I know of a Francesca who went by Cesca, and other less obvious possibilities may be Essie, Annie, Fancy (not so sure about this one, though) :-), Fritzi, Rose (Francesca's meaning surrounds freedom, and the yellow rose symbolizes freedom), or whatever term of endearment you choose to call her, whether or not it's related to her name.

Best wishes to you! :-)

I think Francesca is an absolutely beautiful name! The only thing is, I can only picture this on a dark haired person. Weird, I know. A girl I know with this name goes by the nn "Chech" pronounce ch-eh-ch, which I always thought was kind of cute!

You could also use Chessie or Cessie.

I adore the name Francesca, but like you I'm not so keen on the nickname options. The only one not listed I can think of is Frannie.

I think the most beautiful part of Francesca is the cesca. So Cesca would be the best nn imo.
My son had the most adorable girl named Francesca in his preschool class last year. I adored her!

Franca as a nickname comes to mind.

Chicca (key-ca), Cesca, Cecca, Cicca

Francesca was my girl name if my second son had been a girl and I absolutely adore it. I had planned on calling her "Cesca" as a nn, though I tend to use full names and not go so much for nicknames. I love then name though, and don't really think you can go wrong with it!!! Good luck!