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Francesca

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Meaning and origin
Francesca is a Latin girl name. The meaning of the name is `Free `.


Where is it used?
The name Francesca is mainly used in Italian.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Franca (In Italian)


See also
In Spanish and in Portuguese: Francisco
In Spanish and in Portuguese: Francisca
In Italian: Francesco
In Hungarian: Franciska
In German: Franz
In German: Franziska
In French: François
In Finnish: Ransu
In Dutch and in Scandinavian: Frans
In Czech: Frantisek


What Francesca`s say about their name
  1. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    GAY
    The worst thing about the name:
    GAY
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    GAY
    Extra information:
    GAY
  2. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Everyone says that it is a unique name
    The worst thing about the name:
    some poeple misspell it for fanny and take the mick :L
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i dont know what i would do :P
    Extra information:
  4. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    So romantic and elegant! Beautiful Italian name that many people comment on.
    The worst thing about the name:
    The misspellings and nicknames like Fran, Franny, Frankie, etc.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    Another name my dad thought of was Danielle, but Francesca suits me much more.
    Extra information:
    Used to be ashamed of my name because no other kids had it but now it makes me very proud.
  5. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Its unique and holds a strong meaning, every Francesca I know lives up to her name =) Can't hold us down!
    The worst thing about the name:
    People misspell and mispronounce it!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I don't think I could have pulled off any other name, it just suits me!
    Extra information:
    The name says it all =)
  6. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    the best thing about the name Francesca is that it is quite rare and unique :)
    The worst thing about the name:
    the worst thing about the name Francesca is that people almost always spell it wrong if they dont ask how to spell it and if i shorten it to Cesca people can never say it right
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    if my name wasnt Francesca it would've been Venna
    Extra information:
    i love my name, i cant imagion being called anything else. i like it being shortend to Cesca especially :)
  7. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It's quite unique and very pretty and romantic
    The worst thing about the name:
    People spell it either Franchesca, Franchessca or Francessca
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I'm not sure. I like flower names but I love being me, Francesca
    Extra information:
    It's a fantastic, fabulous, fun name.
  8. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It is unique and it means free so i can be who i want to be.
    The worst thing about the name:
    When people say or spell it wrong:( Franchesca?
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    Hestia, fire, home and hearth weired but still..
    Extra information:
    the name Francesca Rocks!!
  9. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Its so special,unique,loving n romantic.makes me feel so special n different wereva i go among lots.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Wen p'ple try to say it cisca n spell it wongly.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    it wud be roshelle or monique
    Extra information:
    Am proud of my name.I love it n all we cald such r so beautiful n feeling.lol
  10. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    i love my name it romantic and beautiful
    The worst thing about the name:
    people allways spell it wrong
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    demalzer
    Extra information:
    my nick names are frangipani , fran franzepan
  11. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    its uniqueness n power. its great!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    when people get the name wrong like francisca
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would be called kente
    Extra information:
    i love being called franny. u dont usually hear that name.
  12. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    its uniqueness n power. its great!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    when people get the name wrong like francisca
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would be called kente
    Extra information:
    i love being called franny. u dont usually hear that name.
  13. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    its uniqueness n power. its great!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    when people get the name wrong like francisca
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would be called kente
    Extra information:
    i love being called franny. u dont usually hear that name.
  14. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It's beautiful and unique and noone else has ittt!!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    People calling you fran and when people spell it franchesca.. arg!!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would want to be calledd something simple like milly, lilly or ayme.
    Extra information:
    Fraaaaannceeeescaaaaa's, is
  15. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Its a beautiful Italian name. Its unique, romantic. Hearing my name makes me smile. I have meet a few other girls named Francesca. All Sweet and pretty.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Francesca=Franchesca Totally different. I dislike being called Frankie. Can be spelled wrong Francheska.Frankisca
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    It would have been Vanessa...
    Extra information:
    Nick names Franni,Fran, Checka.(its cute when little kids try to say long names)
  16. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It is a cool name
    The worst thing about the name:
    People try to shorton my name with out asking me to something like Fran.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I would ask my mum if I could change my name to Francesca.
    Extra information:
    I love being me.
  17. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Respectable, They can't disrespect this name!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Francesca=Franchesca Totally different
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    it would be Pauline.. My other name!
    Extra information:
    FRANCESCA, After saint francis of assisi
  18. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Noone else has this name and it is very unique :)
    The worst thing about the name:
    People call me fransesca or spelll it franchesca or have even said fransisco
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I would probably change it to francesca
    Extra information:
    I love everyone! :)
  19. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    No one else has it!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    People calling me Fransexca or Francisca or spelling like this Franchesca!!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I will be very sad!! it is who I am!!
    Extra information:
    I love my name very much!!
  20. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    its a beautiful name
    The worst thing about the name:
    my nickname is franki, and people spell it frankie all the time
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i wouldnt feel special
    Extra information:
  21. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It's unique.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Some of the n icknames are horrible.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I'd make it Franki (short for Francesca)
    Extra information:
  22. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    someone one said my name Francesca sounds Romantic. Another said it is a saintly name
    The worst thing about the name:
    poor pronunciation and spelling
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would prefer another ITALIAN name
    Extra information:
    i feel good when people call me that name.
  23. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    someone one said my name Francesca sounds Romantic. Another said it is a saintly name
    The worst thing about the name:
    poor pronunciation and spelling
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would prefer another ITALIAN name
    Extra information:
    i feel good when people call me that name.
  24. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    it is special and uncommon.
    The worst thing about the name:
    it is mispelled and telling people how to spell it.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i love my name the way it is
    Extra information:
    love my nicknames frankie fran and frannie
  25. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    it is so unique and special!
    The worst thing about the name:
    Cant find any personalized things with the name on it!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i would cry
    Extra information:
    francesca's rule!!!
  26. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Its my name...
    The worst thing about the name:
    I dont think there is...
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    Franz Cheska
    Extra information:
    Id love my name...
  27. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    No one else i know is called Francesca & i love my nick name Frankie.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Getting called Frannie.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    Urmm.. i'd change it you something like Luna.
    Extra information:
    Francesca is a Lovely name. :) x
  28. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    Its not plain and means free
    The worst thing about the name:
    No one can be bothered to say it.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I'd change it to Francesca
    Extra information:
    Have a good day.
  29. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It's unique, exotic, different, makes you feel special and powerful, men are intrigued by it..and it made me a good speller!
    The worst thing about the name:
    People think your name is Frances or Francine, having to tell people repeatedly how to say it or spell it, being called Frannie...ick!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I've been Francesca so long, why change now?
    Extra information:
    I hate that people feel they can shorten it without even asking if I mind...My approved nickname is Chessa...but I get way too many Frans...which I hate!
  30. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    no one can spell it. it is uniqe. it means free.
    The worst thing about the name:
    the nick names.
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    it would be selena
    Extra information:
  31. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    it means free
    The worst thing about the name:
    it has Fran in it
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    i will be alicia
    Extra information:
    nope
  32. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It;s fairly unusual, I personally don't know another one
    The worst thing about the name:
    Everybody mispells it, Franchesska!!!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:

    Extra information:
  33. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It is a really exotic name and you get to hear people telling you how pretty it is.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Telling everyone how to spell it and how to say it!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    I actually love my name!
    Extra information:
    3 different nicknames... ALL MINE! Frankie Fran Franny
  34. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    I have to agree- I hate being called Fran or Franny
    The worst thing about the name:
    Growing up, I hated that I could never find personalized (pre made items).
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    It took me a longer time to learn to write my name and spell it than children with shorter names.
    Extra information:
    I love my name. I also love my nick name Frankie.
  35. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    It's not that common of a name.
    The worst thing about the name:
    People automatically assume you do not mind being called Fran!!!
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    Don't think so.
    Extra information:
    Get used to people asking how to spell it and saying it wrong all the time!
  36. The best thing about the name Francesca:
    it sounds different and a little bit exotic
    The worst thing about the name:
    the nick name franny
    If my name wasn`t Francesca....:
    not really
    Extra information:


More `Francesca` links
Francesca as abbreviation
Actors named Francesca
Francesca in the encyclopedia





Statistics for Francesca

Francesca appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 477.. 1996 was a `top year` for the name Francesca. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #353. The last time Francesca appeared among the most common names was in 1960. Our records go back to 1880

YearRankRank
2007477
2006424
2005430
2004425
2003420
2002407
2001401
2000405
1999381
1998372
1997358
1996353
1995361
1994365
1993398
1992373
1991454
1990465
1980693
1970845
1960893
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Darianna!
This is my daughter's name and I chose it for my Great Grammy was named Francisca, a spanish form of the name, and she always liked the movie Bridges of Maddison County!! SO I choose the other form to represent her, for she was on strong woman who lived to be 98 years old!!
francesca
There's never another one in the room, I'm always unique.
Francesca
I think my name is the best!! it is so unique
francesca Namatovu
the records reveal the fact that it is a special name.
Francesca
Love my nameee! Never ever am I in a school where there's another one with my name. it makes me feel speciall hahaha:)
Francesca
To all us unique Francesca's out there. Enjoy and keep smiling. We have a beautiful, romantic name.
francesca
I love my name. I think it is beautiful. I hope your child is beautiful.
Franchesca
FRANCHESCA is my name actually there are lots of mispelled mostly Jessica.
Francesca
I love my name. :)
althe enriquez
this is my daughters name, i named her francheska coz its a female version of saint francis


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