Francis — English form of the Late Latin name Franciscus which meant "Frenchman", ultimately from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who were named for a type of spear that they used. This name was borne by the 13th-century Saint Francis of Assisi, who was originally named Giovanni but was given the nickname Francesco by his father, an admirer of the French.
Saintly namesake: Francis of Assisi was an Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order, known for his love of nature and animals. He is one of several saints named Francis. (October 4 · 13th century)
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