Names That Mean Free

Frisco is a frisky, roguish semi-place-name (San Francisco natives never call it that) that could make a lively, unusual o-ending choice.

A peppy nickname name associated with Lolo (born Lori) Jones, American track and field champ.

The Czech and Slovak version of Carolina.

Fanya might make an international and unusual short form for the classic Frances, or could stand as a full name on its own. Definitely classier than Tanya but with the same Eastern European flavor.

Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.

Though this is traditionally a male name, it can work for a girl in our culture. Might also be considered a short form of the Italian Amadea.

Cute diminutive of Francisca.

Frank is cool again. Frankie is cute. But frankly, Frankito is a couple of diminutives too many.

Franklin is making a comeback as a boy name, with its clunky vintage charm. Some parents are beginning to consider Franklynn as a feminized version of the name, likely drawn by trendy nickname Frankie.

Name that makes a strong philosophical statement -- but might ironically be a lot for a child to carry.

A sweet (literally) and rare nickname for Charlotte. Lollie would also work as a short form of other names with a strong L sound, such as Elizabeth, Lauren, Lola, Lorelei, and Louisa.

In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.