Frank is associated with the meaning “Free man or from France” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Frank comes straight from the Germanic tribe known as the Franks, a warrior people who conquered Roman Gaul in the 5th century and gave France its name. The tribal name itself meant "free" or "freeman," a fitting identity for a group that refused subjugation. When the Franks established their dominance across Western Europe, their name became synonymous with freedom and honesty. By the medieval period, "frank" had evolved into an English adjective meaning straightforward and sincere, qualities that still define the name today.