Frankie

Frankie is an English diminutive and pet form of Frank or Frances, names ultimately derived from the medieval Latin Franciscus, meaning a Frank, a member of the Germanic tribe whose name is thought to mean free or javelin. The masculine form gained wide use through Saint Francis of Assisi, while the feminine form became popular as an independent given name during the twentieth century, particularly in the United States and Britain. Frankie functions as both a given name and a nickname for either gender, reflecting a broader modern trend toward gender-neutral forms. Related names include Francis, Frances, Franca, and Franz.