Franklin
One who is free; from Middle English denoting someone with independent status.
Meaning and origin
Franklin derives from the Middle English term frankelin, which means a person of free standing.
How to pronounce Franklin
| English (US) | FRANK-lin /ˈfɹæŋklɪn/ |
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