Francesca
Girl name · Latin · pronounced frahn-CHES-kah
Verified name
What does Francesca mean?
Free one
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 289 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 107 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Fran, Cesca, Chesca
Variant: Frances
Related: Francesco
Using Francesca across cultures
Classic Italian literary and saintly name.
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