Francine

Girl's name

Francine is of French origin, derived from the name Françoise, which comes from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning "French" or "free man."

Meaning Free
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 93
Peak year 1951

Appears In These Collections

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Francine Prieto - Filipina actress and model.
  • Francine Rivers - American author of Christian fiction novels.
  • Francine Prose - American novelist and critic.
  • Francine York - American actress known for TV and film roles.
  • Francine Jordi - Swiss singer and television presenter.
  • Francine Fournier - American professional wrestler known as "Francine."
  • Francine Drescher - American actress and producer, known for "The Nanny."
  • Francine Pascal - American author, creator of the "Sweet Valley" series.
  • Francine Houben - Dutch architect, founder of Mecanoo architecten.

Sisters for Francine

Girl names closely related to Francine

Brothers for Francine

Boy names closely related to Francine

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Francine

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Francine in the Baby Name Genius app.