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Name Origin

François is the French form of the given name Francis, which derives from the Latin 'Franciscus'. This name means 'free man' or 'from France'.

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Famous People

François Hollande (1954-)

Politician

  • President of France (2012-2017)
  • First Secretary of the Socialist Party (1997-2008)

François Mitterrand (1916-1996)

Politician

  • President of France (1981-1995)
  • Longest serving President of France

François Truffaut (1932-1984)

Film director, screenwriter, producer, actor

  • Pioneer of the French New Wave movement
  • Director of acclaimed films such as 'The 400 Blows' and 'Jules et Jim'

François Rabelais (1490-1553)

Writer, monk

  • Author of the satirical novel 'Gargantua and Pantagruel'
  • Considered a pioneer of Renaissance literature

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Colette

Both Colette and François are classic French names with elegant simplicity.

Camille

Camille, like François, has a timeless quality and a strong presence in French culture.