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Frances Frances is an English given name or last name of Latin origin. In Latin the meaning of the name Frances is 'from France' or 'the French.' [1] The male version of the name in English is Francis. The original Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman", comes from the Franks who were named for the francisca, the axe they used in battle. [2]
Frances is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "from France; free man". Frances is the 379 ranked female name by popularity.
The name Frances has its origins in the Latin language. It is the feminine form of the name Francis, which itself is derived from the Latin word “franciscus” meaning “Frenchman” or “free man”.
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Feminine form of Francis. The distinction between Francis as a masculine name and Frances as a feminine name did not arise until the 17th century [1]. A notable bearer was Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850-1917), a social worker and the first American to be canonized.
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Meaning of Frances - What does Frances mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Frances for girls.
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