By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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German, diminutive of Alfonso
All anyone will think of is the Fonz.
Fonzi is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive or nickname form of Alfonso. With Italian and Spanish roots, the name gained notable recognition in American pop culture through the character…
Fonzo is a diminutive form of the Italian name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle.' While less common as a standalone name, Fonzo offers a…
English surname and place-name
"meadow by a stream"
English surname most notably used by Ashley Hebert for her son in 2014.
English, variation of Foster
"scissors maker"
Forster, a variation of Foster or potentially even Forester, is associated with British novelist E.M. Forster, author of A Passage to India , Howard's End , and A Room with a View . But if you choose…
Flower name, from English surname
"Forsyth's flower"
This yellow harbinger spring bloom was named for Scottish botanist William Forsyth, and is even more unusual than such species as Acacia and Azalea.
French, English
"strong; a protected building, a stronghold"
A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.
Latin
"luck"
The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying…
Spanish variation of Latin
"luck, fate, wealth"
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
English word name
Veronica Roth used the name Four for a character in her novel Divergent .
Animal name
"fox"
Fox is a fast-rising name for boys, initially popularized by the character Fox Mulder on The X Files , and recently resurged by the TV show's revival. It was reported that the TV character's first…
Word and animal name
Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name. Better: Fox.
Fraise is a delicate feminine name derived from the French word for 'strawberry,' bringing to mind the sweet, vibrant red fruit. This nature-inspired name carries connotations of sweetness,…
Diminutive of Frances
"from France or free man"
This short form has been pretty much replaced by Frankie, however, it could fit in with other clunky but charming names, like Peggy, Bess, and Enid.
"free"
One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.
Place-name
This geographic name has lots of Gallic elan. France Nuyen is a French-Vietnamese actress who starred in the Broadway hit The World of Suzie Wong .
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.
English
"free landholder"
When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname…
Diminutive of Francis or Francesca
"free man; French man"
An off-beat spelling of the more familiar Frankie, this has plenty of charm and sass about it. While it does lean (statistically) masculine in the US, given the 35 boys compared to 6 girls in a…
Latin, diminutive of Frances
If Frances and Fran are too serious for you, and Fanny too saucy, you might like Franny, still identified by some with J. D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey stories.
