RIP to Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, who died today.
I was unaware until upon researching the meaning of the name "Francis" - that Francis was not the late Pope's birth name. His birth name was: Jorge Mario Bergoglio. "The Argentinian cardinal chose his papal name in honour of St Francis of Assisi, was also praised for his progressive attitude and humility. Pope Francis said St Francis inspired him as 'the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation'."
Behind the Name says, the name Francis is from the: "Latin name Franciscus meaning "Frenchman", ultimately from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who were named for a type of spear that they used (Proto-Germanic *frankô). This name was borne by the 13th-century Saint Francis of Assisi."
Very interestingly, Francis is derived from a name that means 'Frenchman' yet in the country of France, the name Francis is somehow not popular for baby boys. It is not on Nameberry's Most Popular Names In France most recent list.
Francis is a unisex name, although 91% of the time, Francis is used as a boy's name. I've never met a Francis so far but I have met a Frances.
Frances vs Francis: What's The Difference? from a Grammar standpoint.
To read up on more how Popes pick their name click here
⭐FAMOUS & 📝NOTEWORTHY 📛FRANCISES:
📛Francis Scott Key 🎼 & ⚖ (poet & lawyer)
📛F. (Francis) Scott Fitzgerald ✍🏻 (writer)
📛Francis Ford Coppola 🎥 (film director)
♀️Female Version of 📛FRANCIS:
💭The feminine version sounds the same as the masculine version. I'm neutral about it as it's an unassuming name. I've met two Franceses in my life: one was a school classmate, the other was the wife of a pastor at my family's old church growing up, both nice people. 👌
📌STATS ON THE NAME 📛Francis:
https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/F/FR/FRANCIS/index.html
☔📛IRN RATING OF 📛Francis: 👍 OR 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙/10
