Francesca name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Italian and Latin

Usage: Italian

Pronunciation: f-rances-ca

Meaning: Little Frenchwoman and Free Condition

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What does Francesca mean?
Variations of Francesca
Middle Names for Francesca
How popular is Francesca?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Francesca
Sibling Names for Francesca
Famous People Named Francesca
Lists having Francesca

What does Francesca mean?

Commonly used in Italian durable and cherished, Francesca is of Latin and Italian origin and a gender insensitive name, meaning of Francesca is "Little Frenchwoman or Free Condition". Francesca is form of perennial and hot in vogue Frances.

Frances is resultant of François. Frances is form of Francisca in English language. Frances's meaning is From France, The Word Francesco with the Meaning Frenchman and Free Condition has origin in Italian and Latin.

Francesca is a resultant of Françoise. Françoise is French form of Francisca. Meaning of Françoise is Little Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman and Free Condition has its origin in Italian and Latin. The name is celebrated on March 9.

How do I pronounce Francesca?

Three syllabled Francesca is most commonly pronounced as f-rances-ca. The name can also be pronounced as fr(a)-nce-sca or fran-chess-kuh.

Variants of Francesca

Franccesca, Frances, Francisca, Fan, Fanchette, Franci, Franceen, Francey, Francia

Names that rhyme with Francesca

How popular is the name Francesca?

Francesca was a popular name in United States. Over 29607 babies have been given the name in 121 years. When at its peak in 1996, 785 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 353rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 121 years but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 500 baby names 33 times Also, Francesca was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 16021 babies have been given the given name in 23 years. At its zenith in 1998, 1052 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 53rd position. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years but still going strong on charts.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 22 times Also, Francesca was a very popular name in Italy. Over 87160 babies have been named Francesca since 1999.

When at its peak in 1999, the moniker grabbed the 6th spot and 7006 baby girls were given the name. However after 20 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 11 times

Francesca is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1902 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1963, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 363 on girl names chart when 92 babies were given the name Francesca. Over 3340 people have been named Francesca in France.

Francesca is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 177 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Francesca.

Over 548 people have been named Francesca in Switzerland.

Francesca is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1972 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 358 babies in Ireland have been named Francesca. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 but could not make beyond the top 500. Over 288 babies in Belgium have been named Francesca.

But Francesca is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Mozambique and Spain. According to our evaluation, at least 740000 people have been bestowed Francesca around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	374	820
2022	0	0	387	808
2021	0	0	424	736
2020	0	0	456	673
2019	0	0	489	640
2018	0	0	467	671
2017	0	0	429	740
2016	0	0	425	766
2015	0	0	428	744
2014	0	0	426	752

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Francesca in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	8	410	1309
	0	0	0	307
	0	8	268	315
	0	8	70	112
	0	0	163	0

Numerological aspects of Francesca

Lower your expectations and give the person you truly like a chance to prove. You love life and life loves you. The capstone of your name reveals your true personality, your skills, and unique abilities. You are always preoccupied with other people's problems because they know you are compassionate and ready to help at any time. Liberating from your self-imposed restrictions will affect your life in a positive rather than negative way as you assume.

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Dasio - Meaning of Dasio is Baron is specifically used in Italian and is rooted from Latin is used as a boy name
Gioacchina - Used in Italian, Gioacchina which is rooted from Hebrew, Gioacchina means "One Who Supplants"
Lelio - Originated from Greek and Latin, Lelio is a boy name, especially used in Italian, Lelio means "Talkative or Laevus"
Girolamo - Rarefied Girolamo is used chiefly in Italian, Girolamo means "Sacred Name" and originated from Old Greek is given to boys

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Middle names for Francesca

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Sibling Names for Francesca

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Famous people named Francesca

Francesca Cuzzoni, Italian operatic soprano of the Baroque era
Francesca Lia Block, American writer of adult and young-adult literature: fiction
Francesca Martinez, English comedian, writer and actress,
Francesca Caccini, Italian composer, singer, lutenist, poet
Francesca da Rimini, daughter of Guido da Polenta, lord of Ravenna
Francesca James, American actress, writer, singer, composer
Francesca Arundale, English theosophist and freemason
Francesca Lebrun, noted 18th-century German singer and composer
Francesca Hawkins, television news presenter and public relations specialist
Francesca Zambello, American opera and theatre director
Francesca Gargallo, Mexican writer and poet
Francesca Beard, Malaysian writer and performance poet

Francesca Vanini-Boschi, Italian contralto singer of the 18th century
Francesca French, British Protestant Christian missionary in China
Francesca Vincenti, former windsurfer
Francesca Catalano, American actress
Francesca Fowler, British actress
Francesca Simon, American author who resides in London
Francesca Gregorini, Italian-American director and writer
Francesca Annis, English actor
Francesca Buller, English actress best
Francesca Hilton, American actress, photographer, and comedian
Francesca Bertini, Italian silent film actress
Francesca Schiavone, former Italian tennis player
Francesca Alexander, American expatriate illustrator, author
Francesca Chiara, singer and songwriter of the Italian band The LoveCrave

Francesca Woodman, American photographer best
Francesca Gonshaw, English former actress
Francesca Neri, Italian actress
Francesca Rettondini, Italian actress
Francesca Miranda, Salvadoran fashion designer
Francesca Segat, butterfly swimmer from Italy
Francesca Petitjean, French professional female bodybuilder
Francesca Dani, Italian travel photographer
Francesca Archibugi, Italian film director and scriptwriter
Francesca Gagnon, Canadian singer and theatre actress featured
Francesca Conti, female water polo goalkeeper from Italy,
Francesca Omilian in I, Zombie as Actress
Francesca Messinese in La vita è bella as Actress
Francesca Berrettini in Egeria as Actress

Francesca Garigue in Breaking Bad Special as Miscellaneous Crew
Francesca Neeme in Cumback Pussy 10 Britain's Greatest Bums as Actress
Francesca Rollins in The Naked Truth as Writer
Francesca Leone in Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone as
Francesca Manzi in IntraVenus as Actress
Francesca Fiorentini in Reporter Blues as Actress
Francesca Carlin in Treasure Raiders as Actress
Francesca Antonelli played central character of Chiara in 1995 flick Il mondo alla rovescia.
Francesca Bertorelli, from 1963 family flick Wings of Mystery, who characterized Yvette.
Francesca Braggiotti characterized the central role of Lady Elena Norton in 1938 comedy and mystery film Stasera alle undici.

In 1986, Francesca Butty portrayed the role of Alina in adventure, drama film Montgolfier of Death.
In 1915, Francesca Cappelano played the role of Rita - a Model in drama film The Luring Lights.
Francesca Ciardi, from 1980 adventure, horror film Cannibal Holocaust, who portrayed the Faye Daniels.
Francesca d'Aler, from 1925 comedy movie De schaking van Helena, who portrayed Helena.
Francesca d'Aloja characterized central role of Beatrice in 2001 comedy, drama film Tre mogli.
Francesca D'Amico characterized significant role of N in 1994 movie La lampada di Wood.
In 1992 fantasy flick, Lorenzo va in letargo, Francesca DeRose portrayed N.
In 2017 crime and horror film, The Vault, Francesca Eastwood played Leah Dillon.

Francesca Fagioli, from 1997 flick Il cielo della luna, who played N.
In 2007, Francesca Fava portrayed the role of Francesca in drama movie The Insignificant Other.
Francesca Ferre portrayed the significant role of Vanya in 1986 action and drama flick Un ponte per l'inferno.
Francesca Grandi, from 2009 comedy, romance flick L'amore in ballo, who played the She.
In 2001 drama film, La segunda noche, Francesca Guillén played Lulú.
Francesca Lefever characterized leading role of Mélanie in 1996 flick Excentric paradis.
In 1990, Francesca Leonardi played the role of N in drama film L'amante scomoda.
In 1988, Francesca Lucidi characterized the role of Anna as a girl in drama movie Caro Gorbaciov.
In 1986 crime and mystery film, Il mostro di Firenze, Francesca Muzio characterized Enrico's Girlfriend.

Francesca Giovannetti played the important character of Almerinda Ruglia in 2001 flick Tra due donne.
Francesca Fenati, from 1984 drama flick Il ragazzo di Ebalus, who portrayed Anna.
Francesca Mazza, from 2004 drama movie Il vento, di sera, who characterized the Francesca.
In 2004 comedy, romance flick, Dopo mezzanotte, Francesca Inaudi characterized Amanda.
In 2015 horror flick, E.N.D. The Movie, Francesca Antonucci characterized Monica and Montoya.
In 2012, Francesca Cuttica played the role of Sabrina in horror, thriller film Paura 3D.
Francesca Faiella portrayed central character of Irene in 2012 comedy movie La ballata dei precari.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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