Francine Name Meaning & Origin
Francine
Origin of the name Francine:
Diminutive form of the French Françoise, which is derived from the Old French françois (French).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Nicknames for Francine
France, Francie, Fran, Fancy, Franny, Frankie, Frenchie, Cici.
- Meanings and history of the name Francine
The name Francine derives as a feminine form of the French “Francois” with the French “Francoise,” which stems from the Old French “francois” meaning “French.” Variations include Fran, Francena, Francene, Francie, Francille, Francina, Francyne, Frann, Frannie, Frans.
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Francine is actress Annette Bening's middle name.
Francine Maisler, film and television casting director who was nominated for a primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series” for her work with “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" in 2006.
Francine Pelletier, Canadian science fiction author of the 20th and 21st centuries who won a Prix Aurora Award in 2000.
Francine Fournier, professional wrestler.- Francine in song, story & screen
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"Francine", 2012 film starring Melissa Leo
Francine Alice, tomboyish character in the "Arthur" series of books and television shows, voiced by Jodie Resther.
Francine Evans, protagonist of the 1977 film "New York, New York", played by Liza Minelli.
Francine Smith, a character in American Dad