Fran
Meaning of Fran
Originating from the Latin name Franciscus, Fran is a captivating choice for a baby girl. Its meaning, "free one," carries a sense of independence and individuality. The name Fran has gained popularity in both American English and British English-speaking countries. In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as FRAN (/fræn/) in both dialects. Variations of this name include Francesca and Francine, offering alternative options with a similar charm. Looking at data for newborns in Pennsylvania over the years, Fran has been consistently chosen as a name for baby girls, with varying levels of popularity.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as FRAN (/fræn/)
British English
- Pronunced as FRAN (/fran/)
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Notable People Named Fran
| Fran Lebowitz - Frances Ann Lebowitz, an American author and public speaker, is known for her sardonic social commentary on American life and her association with prominent figures of the 1970s and 1980s New York art scene, as well as for her books Metropolitan Life and Social Studies. |
| Fran Drescher - Francine Joy Drescher is an American actress, comedian, writer, and activist, best known for her role as Fran Fine in the television sitcom The Nanny. |
| Fran Kirby - Francesca Kirby is an English professional footballer known for her role as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. |
| Fran Tarkenton - Francis Asbury Tarkenton is a former NFL quarterback known for his 18-season career with the Minnesota Vikings, and later for his work as a media personality and computer software executive. |
| Fran Pavley - Frances J. "Fran" Pavley is a former American politician known for her environmental advocacy and legislative service in the California State Senate and Assembly. |
| Fran Healy - Francis Healy is a Scottish musician known as the lead singer and lyricist of the band Travis, and he released his debut solo album in 2010. |
| Fran Ulmer - Frances Ann "Fran" Ulmer is an American administrator and Democratic politician who served as the first woman lieutenant governor of Alaska and later became Chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage. |
| Fran P. Mainella - Frances P. Mainella was the first woman to serve as the Director of the National Park Service of the United States, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 and retired in 2006. |
| Fran Crippen - Francis Crippen was an American long-distance swimmer known for his success in both pool and open water competitions before his tragic death during a race in 2010. |
| Fran Belibi - Francesca Belibi is an American basketball player known for her dunking ability, having played for the Stanford Cardinal and winning the NCAA championship in 2021. |
| Fran Harris is an accomplished American television personality, sportscaster, and former professional and college basketball player with multiple championship wins in high school, college, and the WNBA. |
| Fran González - Francisco 'Fran' Javier González Muñoz is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a defender or defensive midfielder for Terrassa in the Segunda Federación. |
| Fran Beltrán - Francisco José Beltrán Peinado is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder at La Liga club Celta. |
| Fran Reed - Frances Ann Reed was an American fiber artist and teacher known for her unique fish skin basketry in Alaska. |
| Fran Harris - Frances Alvord Harris was the first female newscaster in Michigan and a prominent figure in the Association for Women in Communications. |
