Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 02, 2024

Panchito

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Origin: German

Meaning: Frenchman; Free man

With a name like Panchito, baby will most certainly be as free as a bird! Masculine and of Latin origin, Panchito means “free,” relating to a name bestowed upon people from Germany in the medieval period. As a variant of Francis, Panchito is also believed to mean “Frenchman” and has some ties with the kingdom of the Franks, also known as Francia in the Middle Ages.