Frances
From the Old French for 'free', derived from Italian vocabulary word meaning 'French', Francesco. 'Frances' is usually used for a girl and 'Francis' for a boy.
Alternatives: Francis, Fanchon, Francesca, Fran, Franny, Fanny, Frannie, Frank, Frankie, Francine, Franz, Franco.
Namesakes: Sir Francis Drake, Sir Francis Bacon, Fran Cutler, Fanny Adams, Frankie Vaughn, Franz Kafka, Frank Skinner, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Howard,