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Latin, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman forename, particularly associated with the Claudian dynasty, whose origins are lost in the mists of time. Some Roman names have become newly popular recently, but this one has not…
Animal name
"fox"
Spelling challenge.
English occupational name or surname
Intriguing possibility if you want an animal name that's more than an animal name.
Flower name, from English
"fox's glove"
A rare flower name that works as well for boys as it does for girls, so named because of its resemblance to a small glove.
English surname
"people"
A patronymic derived from the Old Germanic name Fulco (variants: Fulk, Fulke, Folke), which is a short form of names starting with the element fulc "people". A more formal option for lovers of…
English
"fox town"
A rare English place name and surname that gives hipster nature name Fox a more preppy, refined twist.
Surname, from French
"faith"
This once-popular surname name (rhymes with Roy) has since faded away, but we think it has a simple, stylish charm.
Slovene, from Latin
"Frenchman or free man"
The most common male name in Slovenia, pronounced the same way as Franz. One of the many classics in the Francis family.
Catalan form of Francis
A streamlined and little-known (outside Catalonia) member of the Francis/Francesco family of names. The nickname Cesc ("sesk") is now popular there in its own right.
Greek
"destroyer"
The Greek equivalent of Abaddon — both a place name (that of an abyss) and a demonic angel that lives there.
French variation of Francis
Old-time movie actor Franchot Tone (born Stanislas -- Franchot was his mother's maiden name) earned this name its own place in the book. An interesting, provocative choice.
Francilo is a rare masculine name with possible Latin roots, likely a variation of names derived from 'Francis' or 'Franco,' ultimately meaning 'free one' or 'Frenchman.' This uncommon name appears…
"strength or father light"
Greek and French form of Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis in Greek mythology. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom, also associated with the…
French
"of Apollo"
Unique baby name and poetic Gallic choice. Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and novelist active in the early 20th century arts community, who is said to have coined the terms cubism and…
Francisco Javier is a traditional Spanish compound masculine name combining two highly respected saints' names. Francisco derives from the Latin "Franciscus" meaning "Frenchman" or "free man,"…
Franciscus is the Latin form of the Italian name Francesco, ultimately derived from the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' This classical form gained prominence through…
Franciszk is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing a variant spelling of Franciszek, the Polish form of Francis. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'Franciscus,' meaning 'Frenchman' or…
Franck is a masculine name of French origin, serving as a variant spelling of the more common Frank. Derived from the Germanic tribal name 'Frank,' which meant 'free man' or 'javelin,' it carries…
Francke is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as a variant spelling of Frank or Franke. The name derives from the ethnic designation of the Franks, a Germanic tribe that conquered Gaul…