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Francesco

Name Origin

Francesco is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of the Latin Franciscus. It means 'free man' or 'Frenchman'.

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Famous People

Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374)

Poet, Scholar

  • Considered the 'Father of Humanism'
  • His sonnets to Laura are famous works of Renaissance literature

Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501)

Painter, Architect, Sculptor

  • Important figure in the Sienese School of painting

Francesco Redi (1626-1697)

Physician, Naturalist

  • Pioneer of experimental biology
  • Known for his work disproving spontaneous generation

Francesco Totti (1976-)

Footballer

  • Considered one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time
  • Won the FIFA World Cup with Italy in 2006

Francesco Molinari

Golfer

  • Won the 2018 Open Championship

Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540)

Historian, statesman

  • Wrote the influential historical work 'History of Italy'
  • Served as a diplomat and advisor to the Florentine government

Francesco Maria Veracini (1699-1768)

Violinist, composer

  • Known for his virtuosic violin playing and influential concertos
  • Contributed to the development of the Baroque style in music

Francesco Crispi (1818-1901)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Italy several times
  • Led Italy during its colonial expansion in Africa

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Antonio

Classic Italian name with a strong and traditional feel, complementing Francesco's elegance.

Isabella

A popular Italian feminine name that shares the same elegant and timeless quality as Francesco.

Sofia

Another beautiful Italian name with a soft and graceful sound, creating a balanced pairing with Francesco.

Lorenzo

A distinguished Italian name with historical significance, matching Francesco's sophisticated vibe.