Fanchon

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Fanchon is a diminutive of the French name Françoise, which means "free one." It can also be a nickname for the name Francis, which means "Frenchman."
Pronunciation
FAHN-SHAWN(French)
FAN-shawn
Popularity
Fanchon is not a very popular name around the world. It is primarily used in France and other French-speaking countries.

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Fanchon Name meanings & History

Fanchon is a diminutive of the French name Françoise, which means "free one." It can also be a nickname for the name Francis, which means "Frenchman.". Diminutive of Françoise. It may have developed from the Breton name Fañchenn, the feminine form of Fañch. This name was borne by two mistresses of Louis, the Great Dauphin: Françoise "Fanchon" Pitel (1662-1721), an actress; and Françoise "Fanchon" Moreau (1668-after 1743), an opera singer. Fanchon, the Cricket is a 1915 silent film starring Mary Pickford in the title role. Fanchon is typically used as a feminine name, but it can also be used for boys. However, it is much more commonly given to girls.

Zodiac Sign of Fanchon: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Fanchon:

F: Fiery,Festive,Friendly,Fun-loving

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry

N: Nice,Neat,Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition

C: Copycat,Curious,Candid,Clever,Chatty,Cute,Choice

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate

Fanchon is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Upper Class name

2.) Fanchon (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) from France

Other Forms: Fan, Fanchee, Fanchie, Fanny, Fran, Frannie, Franny


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