Type Word Usage Medieval French Meaning & History Old French word meaning "free", derived from the tribal name frankô. Related ItemsDetails Other Languages & CulturesFranca(Anglo-Saxon) Franko(Old Dutch) frankô(Old Germanic) Franko(Old High German) frakkar(Old Norse) Given Name DescendantsFranklin, Franklyn(English) Surname DescendantsFrank, Franklin, Franklyn(English)