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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Frenchman; Free man; Frank

Paquito is a boy’s name of Spanish and Latin origin. It’s a diminutive of Francisco, the Spanish form of Francis, which derives from the Latin Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman,” “free man,” or “Frank.” Other nicknames for Francisco include Paco, Cisco, Chisco, and Pancho. Whether you choose Paquito as a nickname for Francisco, or as a name on its own, it’s an adorable choice with a quintessentially Spanish feel.