Overheard a name today...

Spring78

Probably a little TMI, but... I was in a public restroom today when I overheard a mother chastising her fussy toddler, Franklin. I exited the stall to find a woman with two absolutely beautiful little girls. That's right. Franklin was a girl. Thought some of you might appreciate that one. ;-)

Renisra+2

Same. I was duped into being excited.

Cocoasushi

One of my niece's multiple middle names is Frankie. It's not short for Francis or Francine or anything at all... It's legit... Frankie. Poor girl has three middle names. Her first, second, and fourth name are all male names... These poor kids, man...

LNic5

Oy vey!!!!!!

I was also excited over Franklin...until I finished reading X_X

4N6s

Awh I was expecting a little boy Franklin too

walbs424

Aww Franklin is such a cute name for a little boy! I don't understand giving a girl a name that masculine. At least if you name her Frances you can call her Frankie but she has options when she gets older.

Spring78

bromios said:

Was it at least spelled Franklynn, to make it more feminine?

Well, I didn't think to ask. Maybe that's it. That would make it all better!  8-}  

Spring78

4N6s said:

Awh I was expecting a little boy Franklin too

I know, right? So was I!

delujm0

bromios said:

Was it at least spelled Franklynn, to make it more feminine?

I'd guess there's a 90% chance on that one. I mean if it ends in "lynn" that totally makes it a girl's name, right?

blu-eyedwife

bromios said:

Was it at least spelled Franklynn, to make it more feminine?

My exact thought.

mamayo26

We have a friend "Frankie" short for Francesca...I also like the name Franklin (for a boy) but hate the nn "Frank" which is why that and so many other names are out for us...finding a name for this little man is driving me crazy.

this decaf life

Definitely a let down. I love Franklin/Frank on a boy.