Frang is a Scottish Gaelic masculine name, serving as the Gaelic form of Francis. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman," itself from the Germanic tribe of the Franks, who were named after a type of spear (Proto-Germanic *frankô). This name was popularized by Saint Francis of Assisi (13th century), whose father nicknamed him Francesco due to his admiration for France. The saint's renown spread the name across Western Europe during the Middle Ages, reaching the Gaelic-speaking world, where it was adapted phonetically to fit Scottish Gaelic phonology, thus becoming Frang. Historical and Cultural Context In Scotland, Frang would have been borne by individuals in Gaelic-speaking communities, especially in the Highlands and Islands, before the decline of Gaelic use. The name is traditionally masculine, and it reflects the pattern whereby Biblical and saintly names were transmitted through Latin and then adapted into local languages. In Irish Gaelic, the counterpart is Proinsias (