Francesco
Meaning of Francesco
Francesco is a popular male name with Italian origins. It is pronounced as fran-CHESS-koh in Italian. This name has variations such as Francis and Franco. Francesco has been consistently used as a name for newborn boys in the United States, with rankings ranging from 769 to 1421 over the past few decades. It peaked in popularity in the early 1990s when it ranked at number 833. The name carries associations of strength and masculinity, making it an attractive choice for parents looking for a classic and timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as fran-CHESS-koh (/franˈtʃes.ko/)
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Notable People Named Francesco
| Francesco Guccini is a versatile Italian artist known for his music, writing, and acting across a career spanning five decades. |
| Francesco Severi was an Italian mathematician who chaired the committee for the Fields Medal in 1936. |
| Francesco Guicciardini, an Italian historian and statesman, is known for his influential work in political writing during the Italian Renaissance, particularly in his masterpiece, The History of Italy. |
| Francesco Borromini, also known as Francesco Castelli, was a prominent Italian architect known for his contributions to Roman Baroque architecture. |
| Francesco Melzi was an Italian painter and pupil of Leonardo da Vinci who became his closest professional assistant and literary executor after da Vinci's death. |
| Francesco Redi, an Italian physician and biologist, is known as the "founder of experimental biology" and the "father of modern parasitology" for his groundbreaking work in challenging the theory of spontaneous generation. |
| Francesco De Gregori OMRI is a renowned Italian singer-songwriter, widely recognized as "Il Principe dei cantautori" for the elegance of his lyrics. |
| Francesco Faà di Bruno, an Italian priest and mathematician, was beatified by Pope John Paul II and is known for his advocacy for the poor and his contributions to mathematics and religious music. |
| Francesco I Sforza was an Italian condottiero who founded the Sforza dynasty and ruled as the fourth duke of Milan from 1450 until his death. |
| Francesco Stefano Antonioli is an Italian former footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various Italian clubs and was the oldest footballer in Serie A until his retirement. |
| Francesco Clemente is an Italian contemporary artist known for his diverse artistic media and influence from traditional Indian art and culture. |
| Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany - Francesco I, a member of the House of Medici, was the second Grand Duke of Tuscany, reigning from 1574 until his passing in 1587. |
| Francesco Hayez, an Italian painter, is celebrated for his influential works in Romanticism, including grand historical paintings and portraits. |
| Francesco da Mosto is an Italian architect, author, historian, filmmaker, and television presenter known for his BBC series exploring Venice, Italy, and the Mediterranean. |
| Francesco Gabbani is an Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who gained fame after winning the Sanremo Music Festival in 2016 and 2017, and representing Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. |
