Frankie
Frankie is an English familiar form of Frank or Frances. The reference records use for both men and women, so it is not limited to one of those longer forms. A pet owner may also choose the nickname independently.
- Meaning
- A familiar form of Frank or Frances
- Name or word origin
- English
Sources and meaning notes
Human-name usage is background information and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
- Behind the Name: Frankie The name form, its documented usage and the specific name-history relationships described here
References checked .
Catalog grouping: Male. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #43 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
Compare the checked ranking snapshotsNames in similar collections to Frankie
These entries have source references and overlap with this name in the site’s editorial collections. The overlap does not measure pet-owner preferences or prove a shared linguistic origin.