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Updated June 2026
A given name of Latin origin meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. It is commonly used for males and has been borne by several popes and saints.
“Francis was named after his grandfather, who had emigrated from France.”
/ˈfrɑːnsɪs/
fran·cis
Contains vowels A and I with common letter pattern
Worth 12 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard play
Shorter words formed from the letters in “francis”.
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