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I like the name as well, but I also speak French (though I am out of practice).

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However, I think this name is stereotypically French and should only be used by those who have a French background, are French, or it is well known that they speak French. Otherwise, it might come off as pretentious on the part of the parents.

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To be realistic, most Americans would shorten this name to Frank, unless you were adamantly against it. Well.. at least most NYers would (since I can only speak for my local culture).

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I say it is totally usable if you fit the categories above, which you do.
AS A MIDDLE NAME, I find it far more usable for the average American - and would reccommend it as it would seem to be a gutsy choice that gives a name a lot of personality.

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Françoise Arnaud
Françoise Henry
Françoise Otto
Françoise Ambrose
Françoise Daniel
Alban Françoise
Prosper Françoise
Gilbert Françoise
Cyril Françoise
Casimir Françoise
Simon Françoise
Edgar Françoise
Morgan Françoise
Vincent Françoise

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