Franklin

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"free landowner"
Popularity
Franklin ranked as the 392nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States in 2020. It is also commonly used in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Franklin Name meanings & History

"free landowner". From an English surname that was derived from Middle English frankelin "freeman". A famous bearer of the surname was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American statesman, inventor, scientist and philosopher. The name has commonly been given in his honour in the United States. It also received a boost during the term of American president Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945). Franklin is commonly used as a first name for baby boys in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Franklin: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Franklin:

F: Fiery,Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

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

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

K: Karma,Kundalini,Karate,Kind

L: Lover,Legal,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious,Lazy,Languid

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Franklin is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Benjamin Franklin, American founding father, writer, and inventor; Aretha Franklin, American singer; Franklin D. Roosevelt, American president; Franklin Pierce, American president

2.) Franklin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) free landowner.

Other Forms: Francklen, Francklin, Francklyn, Francylen, Frankin, Franklen, Franklinn, Franquelin


3.) Franklin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) outspoken; landowner

Other Forms: Francklin, Franclin, Frank, Frankie, Franklinn, Franklyn, Franklynn, Franky


4.) Franklin (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Liberated

Other Forms: Franklen, Franklyn


5.) FRANKLIN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname, which is from the Middle English frankeleyn (a freeman, a landowner of free but not noble birth). The word is derived from the French franc (free). Short: Frank. Pet: Frankie. (FRANK-LIN)


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