Francis

I really like the name Francis. I like its length, its classy charm, and its powerful meaning: “Free man.” I like Francis for a boy and Frances for a girl, and “Frankie” as a nickname for both. I also like Francis because it ages flawlessly, as I can easily picture this name belonging to a male of any age. Overall, I think Francis is a beautiful, saintly name.

My name is Francis and I am a guy. Now, I understand that this name is considered a unisexmoniker, however, I have noticed that most of the people I have met who have this for a name are all men. Although, I might add that they tend to be elderly. I guess being a Francis in his late teens makes me the odd one out, funnily enough. Anyway, I like my first name as it can’t be accused of being so common nor overused to the point where the public might get sick of it. So, yeah a pretty good name from all sides of the same coin toss as my dad always tells me. :)

I'm a Frances, and I can appreciate the alternate spelling! I think "Francis" is a more classic and timeless name than "Frances", which is often seen as a little dated.

Francis is a moniker that can be utilized as both a forename and a middle name. The concept, in my humble opinion, lends itself as being versatile in its usage that really establishes an elegant and refined presence as a name alone. On further observation, it should be mentioned that quite a bevy of illustrious personages in history have gone and went by this name. In conclusion, Francis is one of those names that are timeless without being overused to the point where it becomes stale.

Popular for female characters in HK medical dramas.

I find this spelling charming and peculiar. Maybe the bjork song has some influence over me but I quite like it and prefer it to 'Isabelle' or 'Isabella'.

My favorite forms are Frank for a boy and Francine for a girl.

I love this as a boy's name. And I LOVE the association with Saint Francis of Assisi :).

Absolutely hate it on a girl. Try Frances, Francesca, or Francisca. I don't like the name Frances either.

I don't like it, but I personally think it is somewhat better for a boy.

It's a bad guy's name in Deadpool. Don't like it.

This is my middle name and I am a guy. Yes, it might appear soft to some ears, but overall I think it is a decent name on its own.

Horrible on a girl, bad on a boy. I just don't like it at all.

The combo Francis Charles sounds ROYAL.

I like Francis, nickname Frank.

I like Frances for a girl. Francis is okay on a boy.

Good strong, dignified, masculine name. Makes me think of Sir Francis Drake. Frank is also a good simple, straightforward diminutive of the name.

Francis is definitely a masculine name, Frances is the feminine version.

This name is far from dated and will probably make a comeback in the near future as most names, that were once popular, often do.

Seems kind of dated and I dislike this spelling for girls.

Francis and other variations of this name have a personal appeal because they remind me of my late grandfather who, sadly, passed away this January at the ripe old age of ninety-eight. Anyway, I'm getting off topic here, Francis is a name that I have added to my list of possible baby names for a future son I may have.

I really don't know why? But I have always kinda digged this name since I am a certified sucker for rare or barely used names. Francis definitely takes the cake in my opinion.

I like this name a lot and it does have a nice sound to it. I personally don't see it as outdated, though granted, not exactly common nor fashionable. Still, it does have a history backing it so I guess this name is A-okay in my eyes.

I dislike it. (kind of outdated)

I personally think that Francis is not a very common name as it used to be here in the USA. I think Francis sounds very charming to my ears, but I do understand where some might show a reluctance on selecting this name for use on their future
progeny. It may appear feminine in sound and spelling to some while to others it is simply fine in its masculine category. To each their own. Have a pleasant day!

This name is okay for guys, but I dislike it for girls.

As a (rather feminine!) boy whose name is Francis, I have to emphasize that Frances is the name for girls— only because that's the only way some people will even recognize I'm a guy, that I have the masculine version of the name!

My son's name is Francis and he is a very smart boy and a beautiful little guy. His great grandma and his grandma and his grandpa and his father are all named Francis. I love the name Francis.

Nice name. I like the association with Francis Scott Key (to whom I'm apparently distantly related), but I don't think I'd use it on one of my kids if I ever have any. I still think it's a nice, strong name. Just not my cup of tea.

The name Francis is incredibly sexy, hot, classy, sophisticated, elegant, masculine and handsome for a guy! :D.

I like this name as an official legal name better than Frank, because it's a saint's name. Francis should be the full name, Frank the nickname.

Only a lunatic would give this name to a girl...

The name Francis was given to 43 baby girls born in the US in 2012. I prefer this spelling for a boy.

Seems to me that people confuse Francis with France. In French, Francis is a masculine name. It is almost never used as a name for females. France (not spelled with an s) on the other hand is a unisex name used for both male and female.

I hadn't known before, but my grandpa's name is Francis and he was made fun of when he was little for having a "girl name" so he made people call him Frank.

This is a family name for me, for both boys and girls. All the girls are called Frankie. I think it's a great name.

I'm not a huge fan of the name Francis on either sex. But I think the nickname Frankie is cute on a girl.

I know everyone says Francis is masculine and Frances is feminine, but I see Francis as being either. My Great-Grandmother was named Mary Francis, so for me Francis can go either way.

Francis is the middle name of a really good friend of mine. I'm not a huge fan of the name Francis, and he absolutely hates his middle name, but I like the flow of it.

Francis is masculine, Frances and Francine are feminine. Keep this spelling for the boys.

I find it very weird that there are females with this for a name. Just somehow not right to me. Ah well.

Francis sounds rather feminine to me. When I try to think of a guy named this all I can see is the Whiny little boy from Swiss Family Robinson. Sorry. :(

It's more like a feminine name to me. I like it very much.

It's okay, I guess. I think Francis is the boy spelling and Frances is the girl spelling, personally.