Frankie

Frankie is primarily a given name and nickname. It is commonly derived as a diminutive of Francis, Frances, or Francisco and is used in English-speaking countries for both males and females. As such, Frankie can function as a standalone given name or as an informal form of the longer name.

Notable people named Frankie include Frankie Valli (born 1934), American singer and lead vocalist of the Four Seasons; Frankie Avalon (born 1940), American singer and actor; Frankie Muniz (born 1985), American actor known for Malcolm in the Middle; Frankie Dettori (born 1970), Italian jockey; Frankie Lymon (1942–1968), American singer with the Teenagers; and Frankie Grande (born 1983), American performer and producer.

In fiction and popular culture, the name Frankie is widely used for characters in television, film, and comics; for example, Frankie Stein is a character in the Monster High franchise.

See also Francis, Frances, Frank.