The nameFranky

Franky is a boy's name, a pet form of Frank.

Meaning

Like Frank, it is linked to the Franks, from the Germanic frank, "free, bold".

Origin

Germanic, through English.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Franky

Franky in France

1976peak year (35 births)
695babies named Franky in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Franky was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 265 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Franky. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Franky in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Franky mean?

Like Frank, it is linked to the Franks, from the Germanic frank, "free, bold".

What is the origin of the name Franky?

Germanic, through English.

Is Franky a girl's or a boy's name?

Franky is a boy's name.