Franklin
Meaning of Franklin
The name Franklin is a distinguished and classic male name of English origin, meaning "free landowner." Pronounced as FRANGK-lin (/ˈfræŋgklɪn/), it exudes a sense of nobility and historical significance. The name has been associated with notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, which adds an air of intellectual prestige and innovation. Over the years, Franklin has maintained steady popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names for newborn boys. Variations like Franklyn offer a slight twist on this timeless name. Whether you are drawn to its historical roots or its enduring charm, Franklin remains a strong and appealing choice for a baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FRANGK-lin (/ˈfræŋgklɪn/)
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Notable People Named Franklin
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving for an unprecedented four terms and leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II. |
| Franklin Delano Raines, also known as Frank Raines, is an American business executive who served as the chairman and CEO of Fannie Mae and was a White House budget director under President Bill Clinton, but has faced scrutiny for his role in the financial crisis. |
| Franklin Chang-Díaz - Franklin Ramón Chang-Díaz is a former NASA astronaut, mechanical engineer, and physicist, who is the founder and CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company. |
| Franklin Miguel Morales is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher who played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays. |
| Franklin Rafael Gutiérrez, also known as "Guti", is a retired Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder who played for the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB) and is now a special assignment coach for the Seattle Mariners. |
| Franklin Gómez Matos is a Dominican-born Puerto Rican freestyle wrestler. |
| Franklin Murphy was the 31st governor of New Jersey and the founder of the Murphy Varnish Company in Newark, New Jersey. |
| Franklin Kessel Patterson was a professor, author, and the first president of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, known for co-authoring the New College Plan. |
| Franklin Tebo Uchenna - Franklin Degaulle Tebo Uchenna is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Sarpsborg 08. |
| Franklin Távora - João Franklin da Silveira Távora, also known by the pen names Semprônio and Farisvest, was a versatile Brazilian novelist, journalist, politician, lawyer, and dramatist, renowned for his Regionalist romance O Cabeleira, which is set in 18th-century Pernambuco. |
