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Name Origin

Frank is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'frank', meaning 'free' or 'noble'. It was originally a descriptive name, indicating someone who was free and independent.

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Famous People

Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959)

Architect

  • Pioneer of organic architecture
  • Designed over 1,000 structures
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site: Fallingwater

Frank Gehry (1929-)

Architect

  • Known for deconstructivist architecture
  • Designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Pritzker Architecture Prize winner

Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

Musician, composer

  • Experimental rock musician and composer known for his complex arrangements and satirical lyrics
  • Led the band The Mothers of Invention
  • Prolific artist with a vast discography