He was originally called "Cutty Flam" until he changed his original name to his nickname at Iceburg's requests to hide his identity. Franky and his followers were initially introduced as antagonists in the Water 7 Arc against the Straw Hats until circumstances forced them to become allies. At the request of the Franky Family, Franky was allowed to join the Straw Hats to fulfill his dream of creating and steering a ship capable of circumnavigating the world, the Thousand Sunny. he likes you