The boy's name Frank \f-ra-nk\, also used as girl's name Frank, is pronounced frank. Short form of Francis or Franklin. Used as an independent name since the 17th century. Frankie is occasionally used for girls. Franz (frahnz) is a German form. Musicians Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa; astronaut Frank Borman; actors Frank Langella, Franco Nero, Frankie Muniz; architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

ORIGIN
German

MEANING
A Frank

The short form of several names, including Franklin and Francis. Name significantly shaped by the fame and accomplishments of singer and actor Frank Sinatra and master architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Used as an independent name since the 17th century. Derived its tribal name from "franca," the type of spear used.

ALTERNATIVES
Franck Franke Franc Franche Francke

FAMOUS Franks
Frankie Muniz (actor) Frank Gifford (actor/football announcer) Frank Morey (musician)

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