The nameFrançoise
Françoise is the French feminine of François, the name of great French writers and singers.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Françoise comes from the Latin Franciscus, "Frenchman".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Francoise reached 2229th place in 1967.
Did you know?
- Françoise Sagan was 18 when she published Bonjour Tristesse in 1954.
- Françoise Hardy became famous in 1962 with Tous les garçons et les filles.
Famous people named Françoise
- Françoise Hardy, singer
- Françoise Sagan, novelist
Popularity of the name Françoise
Françoise in the United States
Françoise was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 139 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Françoise. Its rise began around 1917, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Françoise in the United States were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Françoise in France
Françoise was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 126,335 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Françoise. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Françoise in France were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Françoise mean?
Françoise comes from the Latin Franciscus, "Frenchman".
What is the origin of the name Françoise?
French, from Latin.
Is Françoise a girl's or a boy's name?
Françoise is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Françoise?
Variants and related names of Françoise include Fanchon, Fannie, Fany, France, Francette, Francine, Francisca and Franziska.
Who are famous people named Françoise?
Françoise Hardy, singer; Françoise Sagan, novelist.