Find out how popular the first name Fransica has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fransica by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Fransica is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Fransica.

The history of the first name Fransica

The given name Fransica is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, with roots tracing back to the ancient Roman era. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the male name Franciscus, which itself derives from the Latin phrase "Francus," meaning "free" or "Frenchman."

In the early Christian tradition, the name gained prominence due to its association with St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian Catholic friar and preacher who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. St. Francis, whose birth name was Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, adopted the name Francesco as a symbol of his devotion to the poor and his commitment to living a life of simplicity and humility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fransica can be found in the 14th century, when a noblewoman named Fransica di Montefeltro was mentioned in the chronicles of the Italian city-state of Urbino. In the following centuries, the name continued to be popular among Italian families, particularly those with ties to the Franciscan religious order.

Fransica's popularity spread across Europe, and notable historical figures bearing this name include Fransica of Rimini (c. 1350–1428), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts; Fransica de Valois (1550–1615), a French princess and daughter of King Henry II; and Fransica Maria Casini (1677–1745), an Italian philosopher and writer.

In the realm of literature, the name Fransica has been immortalized in works such as Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy," where the character of Fransica da Rimini appears in the fifth canto of the "Inferno." Additionally, the English playwright William Shakespeare featured a character named Fransica in his play "The Taming of the Shrew."

Other notable figures throughout history who bore the name Fransica include Fransica d'Amboise (c. 1490–1550), a French noblewoman and confidante of King Francis I; Fransica Baracchi (1851–1922), an Italian opera singer; and Fransica de Miomandre (1880–1959), a French writer and journalist.

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