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At a Glance: Name: Frankie – Meaning: a Frank (diminutive of Frank/Frances) – Origin: English (diminutive of Frank/Frances) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: FRANK-ee
Frankie (pronounced FRANK-ee) is an English name used as a diminutive of Frank or Frances, and it works as a neutral choice for a boy or a girl. You may see it glossed as meaning "free" or "truthful," but that's not quite accurate — those are secondary senses of the word "frank," not the original meaning of the Frankish name Frank/Frances comes from. On our style list, Frankie is a bold, trailblazing pick.
Meaning & Origin of Frankie
Meaning: A frank (diminutive of frank/frances).
Origin: English (diminutive of Frank/Frances).
A common claim: often glossed as "free" or "truthful" Actually: "Free"/"truthful" reflect secondary senses of the word frank, not the original meaning of the Frankish ethnonym that Frank/Frances ultimately derive from.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Frankie
Phonetic: FRANK-ee IPA: /ˈfræŋki/
Popularity of Frankie
Frankie's high point on the SSA list was 1888, when it ranked #231 with 100 babies given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #591, given to 509 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Frankie mean?
A frank (diminutive of frank/frances). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Frankie)
How do you pronounce Frankie?
Frankie is pronounced FRANK-ee (IPA: /ˈfræŋki/).
Is Frankie a popular name right now?
Frankie peaked at #231 in 1888 and is ranked #591 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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