Franklin
English
"free landholder"Share
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Updated Fri Jan 24 2025
Franklin Origin and Meaning
The name Franklin is a girl's name meaning "free landholder".
When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname Frankie might consider this.
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