Fran Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fran Name at a Glance

Name	Fran
Meaning	From France or 'free one.' Feminine of Francis. Diminutive of Frances.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Fran Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fran means “From France or 'free one.' Feminine of Francis. Diminutive of Frances”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fran Name Origin

Our database records Fran under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fran a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fran is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fran

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