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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Frenchman

Francena is a feminine name that stems from the Latinate title Francis, meaning “Frenchman.” While Francis is said to have earned its renown in the Middle Ages from a famous saint, Francena has some heavenly connections of its own to inspire your little one’s religious calling. Francena H. Arnold was a Christian fiction writer who rocked the literary world with her 1946 work, Not My Will, and nine other biblical novels. With any luck, baby will be just as bold as they express what they believe. They might even write a book about it, too!