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Help[Opinions] Re: Françoise
in reply to a message by Flora
I like the name as well, but I also speak French (though I am out of practice).
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.
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).
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.
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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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
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.
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).
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.
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
______________________________________________
"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann Frank
Mama to my "bright star" Clarisse Bituin and Wife to Julius. Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!
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