Science & TechnologyFrench1908 – 1988
Françoise Dolto
Pediatrician, psychoanalyst, child psychology pioneer
Biography
Influential French pediatrician and psychoanalyst who revolutionized child psychology and parenting approaches. She is credited with improving understanding of children's emotional development.
Quick Facts
Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
French
Born
1908
Died
1988
Thinking about the name
Francoise
Latin origin
“The French feminine form of Francis, derived from Latin Franciscus meaning 'free one,' Francoise combines French elegance with spiritual depth through its St. Francis associations. The name has graced renowned artists, philosophers, and cultural figures, and carries an unmistakably Parisian sophistication—the accent mark itself suggesting Continental style and intellectual weight.”