Name:
Frances
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Frances originates in Latin language and means "woman from France". It is a feminine form of Francis. Frances was the name of the 19th century saint as well as the name of a famous 1982 film, starring Jessica Lange. As a feminine given name it has been fairly popular in the United States.
Pronunciation:
FRANT-səs
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Fanny
Francesca
Francina
Francine
Frankie
Franny
Famous Frances:
Frances Cleveland : U.S. First Lady in the 19th century
Frances McDormand : actress
Frances Bavier : actress
Frances Dee : actress
Frances Driscoll : writer
Frances Faye : singer
Frances Fisher : actress
Frances Herring : writer
Frances Hodgkins : artist
Frances Hopkins : artist
Frances Langford : singer
Frances Little : writer
Frances Marion : writer