✦ NAME PROFILE ✦
Frankie
/ FRANG-kee /
unisexMeaning
Free one; Frenchman
Origin
Latin / Germanic
Frankie is a diminutive of Frank or Frances, both of which stem from the Latin 'Francus'. This was the name of the Germanic tribe, the Franks, whose name likely derived from the 'franco' (javelin) or the word for 'free'. As a girl's name, it is a playful alternative to the more formal Francesca or Frances.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Frankie.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Frankie is currently experiencing a huge wave of popularity as a 'spunky' unisex name. It fits the 'boy-names-for-girls' trend while maintaining a retro, mid-century cool. It suggests a personality that is energetic, outgoing, and perhaps a bit rebellious.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Frankie Bridge
English singer from The Saturdays (b. 1989)
Frankie Valli
Frontman of The Four Seasons (b. 1934)
Frankie Muniz
American actor known for Malcolm in the Middle (b. 1985)