Fran

[fran]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Francis.

2. a female given name, form of Frances.

Example Sentences

While mispronouncing San Francisco as Fran Sansico can be an adorable part of language development for the youngest children, she said, if it persists after age 4 or 5, such verbal expressions might indicate a need for extra help to prevent later issues.

From Los Angeles Times

When the effect of the Lionesses' Euros triumph in 2022 became apparent, England Netball chief executive Fran Connolly warned a parliamentary committee that any "disproportionate focus on growing football... will have a detrimental effect on other women's sports, particularly those that do not have the financial underpinning of a male counterpart".

From BBC

Fran said the cat - who was identified through having a microchip - is exactly how they remembered him, and was happy to share space with the family's other feline, Freddy.

From BBC

The Henriquez family owned George for four years, having taken him in after the stray was treated by the vet where Fran's mum worked.

From BBC

Fran and Billy put up posters when George disappeared in 2016 and asked neighbours to keep a look out.

From BBC