Francesco as a name
Francesco is a male given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian variant of the name Francis, which comes from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning “Frenchman” or “free one”. The name became popular in the Catholic Church due to St. Francis of Assisi, who is known for his love of nature and his commitment to poverty and simplicity.
In modern times, Francesco is a common name in Italy and is also used in other countries with Italian influence. It is often abbreviated to “Franco” or “Cesco”. The name has been given to many notable people throughout history, including Francesco Petrarca (known in English as Petrarch), an Italian poet and scholar of the Renaissance, and Francesco Totti, a famous Italian footballer.
