Franklin
[ˈfræŋklɪn]Meaning
from an English surname meaning "freeman", from Middle English frankelin
Background Story
Franklin is an English surname-derived given name, from Middle English frankelin, "freeman". It is also used in Dutch. The name has commonly been given in the United States in honour of Benjamin Franklin, and received a boost during the term of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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