The nameFanchon
Fanchon is an old French pet form of Françoise. Rare today in France, it is still found in the United States.
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Meaning
Fanchon comes from Françoise, from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".
Origin
French.
History
Fanchon was a common nickname in old France and gave its name to a type of headscarf. George Sand's novel La Petite Fadette features a character called Fanchon Fadet.
Popularity of the name Fanchon
Fanchon in the United States
Fanchon was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 124 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Fanchon. Its rise began around 1897, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Fanchon in the United States were born before 1935, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fanchon mean?
Fanchon comes from Françoise, from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, French".
What is the origin of the name Fanchon?
French.
Is Fanchon a girl's or a boy's name?
Fanchon is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Fanchon?
Variants and related names of Fanchon include Françoise.