Frances as a Female Name
Frances is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Frances for a girl get a name with a clear Latin heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Frances means “from France; Frenchwoman” and is of Latin origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Francesca, Françoise, Francisca, Fanny, Frankie.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Frances across all genders, see the complete Frances name meaning.
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Is Frances a girl's name?+
Frances is most commonly a girl's name. It means “from France; Frenchwoman” and is of Latin origin.
What does Frances mean?+
Frances means “from France; Frenchwoman” and originates from Latin.