Frances
/ˈfrænsɪs/
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Frances, derived from the Latin name Franciscus, means 'a free woman' or 'from France'. It has been a classic and enduring name in English-speaking cultures, often associated with grace, independence, and nobility. Notable bearers include Saint Frances of Rome and author Frances Hodgson Burnett, adding to its timeless charm.
Frances Yates
Historian, The Art of Memory
Frances Wright
Activist, Utopian abolitionist
Frances E. Willis
Diplomat, First Female US Ambassador
Frances Fragos Townsend
Government, White House Homeland Security Advisor 2004-08
Frances Sternhagen
Actor, Misery
Frances Rice
Activist, National Black Republican Association
Frances Reid
Actor, Alice Horton on Days of Our Lives
Frances Rafferty
Actor, Ruth Henshaw in December Bride
Frances Fox Piven
Activist, Regulating The Poor
Frances Perkins
Government, First female US cabinet member
Frances O'Connor
Actor, Artificial Intelligence: AI
Frances Newman
Novelist, The Hard-Boiled Virgin
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