François

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Free man
Pronunciation
FRAHN-SWA
frahn-SWAH
Popularity
François is a fairly uncommon name outside of French-speaking countries. In the United States, it is not in the top 1000 names for boys.

cartoon of the name François
Cartoon of François

François Name meanings & History

Free man. French form of Franciscus (see Francis). François Villon was a French lyric poet of the 15th century. This was also the name of two kings of France. François is primarily used in French-speaking countries, although it may be used by non-French speakers as well due to its popularity and distinctive sound. It is a classic name that is popular among parents who prioritize tradition and history when naming their child.

Zodiac Sign of François: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of François:

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly,Fiery

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

A: Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nice,Nervous,Nagging,Neat

C: Candid,Copycat,Chatty,Clever,Choice,Curious,Cute

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Security,Sex,Success,Solidity,Social Standing,Status,Sensuality

François is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name François include French President François Hollande, French painter François Boucher, and French philosopher François-Marie Arouet (better known by his pen name, Voltaire).

2.) François (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) forms of Francis.

Other Forms: Francoise


3.) FRANÇOIS (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From the Old French françois (French). The name, borne by two kings of France, is often bestowed as a patriotic gesture. It is borne by former French President François Mitterrand (b. 1916). (FRAH-SWAH, FRAHN-SWAH)


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