What does the name Francesca mean?

The name Francesca means "Free".

What is the origin of the name Francesca?

Francesca is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Francesca?

In 2023, 975 babies were named Francesca in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Francesca a girl's name?

Yes, Francesca is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Francesca

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Births Last Year: 975 →

All-Time Total: 34,282

Peak Year: 2024

Francesca is of Italian origin and is the feminine form of the name Francesco, which is derived from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."

Notable Namesakes

Francesca Capaldi - Actress known for "Dog with a Blog."
Francesca Hayward - Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet.
Francesca Michielin - Italian singer-songwriter and X Factor contestant.
Francesca Battistelli - Christian music singer-songwriter.
Francesca Gregorini - Film director and screenwriter.
Francesca Annis - British actress known for stage and screen work.
Francesca Cumani - Horse racing broadcaster and journalist.
Francesca Schiavone - Former professional tennis player from Italy.
Francesca Simon - Author of the "Horrid Henry" children's book series.
Francesca Woodman - Photographer known for her self-portraits.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Francesca

Giuliana Nina Carmela Giada Giovanna Antonia Michaela Sienna

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Francesca

Rocco Shane Colin Vincenzo Avi Frank Dominick Gino

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Francesca

Anaya Fannie Fanny Fran Frances Francesco Franchesca Francine

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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