When researching your family history on Ancestry, you may come across various nicknames that your ancestors went by. For instance, "Frank" is a common nickname for people named Francis or Franklin, while "Freddy" is a popular nickname for Frederick. Similarly, "Flo" is a common nickname for Florence, and "Fritz" for Friedrich. By understanding these nicknames, you can gain more insight into your ancestors' lives and the people they were close to.
On this page, we will delve deeper into the "F" nicknames and how they relate to family history research with Ancestry. From "Fannie" to "Freddy," we'll explore the origins and meanings behind these commonly used nicknames. Join us on this journey to uncover more about your family history!
Female Names Starting with "F"
Faith - Fay
Fanny - Fan
Felicity - Flick, Lissie
Florence - Flora, Flo, Flossy
Fran - Franny
Frances - Cissy, Fran, Frankie, Fanny, Sis
Fredericka - Freda, Ricka, Freddie, Freddy
Fredonia - Donia
Male Names Starting with "F"
Ferdinand - Fernando, Ferdie
Filbert - Phil, Bert
Finnegan - Finn
Francis - Frank, Fran
Frank - Frankie
Franklin - Frank, Fran
Frederick - Freddie, Fred, Fritz
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