FrançoisXavier

FrançoisXavier is a masculine given name of French origin. In standard usage it is written with a hyphen as François-Xavier or separated as François Xavier; the unspaced variant FrançoisXavier is a stylized form seen in branding or digital contexts. The name is common in French-speaking regions and among Catholic communities.

The name combines François, the French form of Francis, with Xavier, a surname derived from the Basque toponym Xabier. The Xavier toponym is associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century missionary who helped found the Society of Jesus; his fame contributed to the use of the compound as a given name in Catholic cultures.

Notable bearers include Saint François-Xavier (Francis Xavier; 1506–1552), the missionary; François-Xavier Lalanne, French sculptor known for his animal sculptures; François-Xavier Bagnoud, Swiss aviator and philanthropist after whom the François-Xavier Bagnoud Foundation is named.

The name remains in use today, particularly in Francophone countries, and may be shortened to initials such as F.X. in informal contexts.