Middle name Frankie for a girl?

emilynolson · October 2016

I'd like your thoughts on the middle name Frankie for a girl. My grandpa's name was Franklin (went by Frankie) and I'd love to use the name for one of my children. We are having our second girl and don't plan to have any more kids. My husband refuses to use it as a first name. We have chosen Clara as a first name. Does Frankie go with Clara as a middle name? Clara Frankie? Thanks!!

bbiutmcph · October 2016

Frankie is such a nickname it's kinda harsh on its own. What about Francesca, personally I love that with the nn Frankie. Or If not since it's in the middle I would just use Franklin honestly. Clara Frankie just doesn't flow

cruffino · October 2016

i think its cute, but sounds more like a nickname. frances maybe? but i think it sounds nice with clara if you choose to use it.

emilynolson · October 2016

Just using Franklin as the middle name is a good idea! It doesn't sound too masculine? Maybe I could change the spelling to Franklyn to make it more feminine?

bbiutmcph · October 2016

emilynolson said:

Just using Franklin as the middle name is a good idea! It doesn't sound too masculine? Maybe I could change the spelling to Franklyn to make it more feminine?

Eh Y doesn't make it feminine that just makes you look cre8tive. It's a masculine name plan and simple but if you want to honor a loved one and it's in the middle I don't see an issue personally. Plus you can go a little more fun in the middle IMO

lm45678 · October 2016

Vote for Clara Franklin

nanner26 · October 2016

I also like Clara Franklin.

Bringmemylongswordho · October 2016

Just own it and do Clara Franklin.

CaboBride2015 · October 2016

I agree on Clara Franklin - NOT WITH A Y!

achays11 · October 2016

I agree that Frankie doesn't flow well with Clara. Clara Franklin has my vote.

emilynolson · October 2016

Thanks for your honest opinions everyone!!

ladameperdue · October 2016

What about Frances? Clara Frances is beautiful

thatcma · October 2016

I agree with Clara Frances

SmrBrd2012 · October 2016

I vote Clara Frances as well. I know people can have more fun with the MN slot but I really dislike Clara Frankie and Franklin. It's clunky and not feminine at all and I really think it takes away from the name Clara which I love.

saham07 · October 2016

Clara Franklin gets my vote......she will love the history behind her middle name.

lm45678 · October 2016

I've already commented on this post but this just occurred to me (I'm blaming baby brain!

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My middle name is Clayton because my grandpa died about a year or so before my mom had me, and she used his last name as my middle name as a tribute.

I have always loved my middle name and plan on using it as a middle name if my next LO is a girl (Amelia Clayton M--------) FWIW. This time it would be an honor to my grandma.

SnarkasaurusRex · October 2016

Clara Franklin gets my vote. We also use the MN spot to honor family members, and I think it's okay to have a little fun there. Clara Francis, while more feminine, doesn't honor him the same way, IMO.

BumpasaurusRex · October 2016

Clara Frances gets my vote!

magsugar13 · October 2016

Frances or Francesca

fionalouise007 · October 2016

We have a Frankie (her given name) in our Mum's group it's pretty normal and considered a really cool name where I am from. Good luck with your choice!

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