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Meanings

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Francis is: From 'franciscus' meaning Frenchman. Famous bearers: St Francis of Sales who is patron saint of writers, St Francis of Assisi who founded the Franciscan order of friars, navigator Sir Francis Drake, and philosopher Francis Bacon.

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Francis is: King Henry IV, Part 2' Francis Feeble, a country soldier. 'King Henry IV, Part 2' A drawer. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Friar Francis.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Francis is: Free.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Francis is: Free.

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