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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Of Franny; From France; Free

Frannee, an alternate spelling of Franny, is a feminine name of Latin origin and likely a shortened form of Frances, meaning “free” or “from France.” This moniker is derived from the Medieval Latin Francus or Franciscus, which translates to “belonging to the people of the Franks.” The Franks were a Germanic-speaking group who dominated what we know today as northern France, Belgium, and western Germany. During the Middle Ages, these people were the only ones given the rights of free citizens. Whether little Frannee has French heritage or simply dreams of visiting France, this name serves as a reminder to be grateful for the gift of freedom.