Manon

The female first name Manon has its roots in France and the Netherlands, where it is used as a diminutive of Maria. The name can be interpreted in various ways; common interpretations include 'the beloved of God', 'the well-nourished', 'the drop of the sea', 'the sea myrrh', 'the sea star', 'the sea of bitterness', as well as 'the rebellious one', 'the untamed one'. In a broader Christian context, it is also understood as 'the (gifted by God)'.

What does the name Manon mean?

Manon is a diminutive of the name Maria, which became especially popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most common meanings of the name are 'the beloved of God', 'the well-nourished', 'the drop of the sea', 'the sea myrrh', 'the sea star', 'the sea of bitterness', 'the rebellious one', 'the untamed one', and in a Christian context, 'the (gifted by God)'. The name gained popularity through the writer Abate Prévost, who authored the work 'Manon Lescaut'. Other diminutive forms include Marianne, Marielle, Mariette, Marise, and Marion.

Where does the name Manon come from?

The origin of the girl's name Manon lies in the diminutive form of Maria, which traces back to the Hebrew name Mirjam.

How do you pronounce Manon?

The pronunciation of the name Manon is soft and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-non' [maˈnɔ̃] or Germanized [ˈmaːnɔn], with the emphasis varying depending on the language region. The open A at the beginning of the name conveys a sense of warmth, while the nasal ending gives the name a gentle resonance. This makes Manon appear elegant and reserved - soft, melodic, and nuanced.

When is the name day of Manon?

The name day for Manon is celebrated on August 15, September 12, and December 8.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Manon enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005, reaching 156th place. Over the last ten years, Manon has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,674th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,052nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Maanchen / Maeno / Mane / Maneng / Mani / Manni / Mano / Manoli / Manomann / Manone / Manone Danone / Manone die Bohne / Manoni / Mantschi / Mao / Mimi / Mo / Nona / Nongi / Noni / Nonnchen

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Famous people

• Fionnghuala Manon Flanagan (Irish theater actress)
• Manon Albinus (Belgian badminton player)
• Manon Andre (rugby player from France)
• Manon Arcangioli (French tennis player)
• Manon Balletti (actress from Italy)
• Manon Blackbeak (character from the book series 'Throne of Glass')
• Manon Bollegraf (Dutch tennis player)
• Manon Bornholdt (heptathlete and long jumper at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico)
• Manon Carpenter (British racing cyclist)
• Manon Chamack (character from the series 'Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir')
• Manon Charette (handball player from Canada)
• Manon Cleary (American artist)
• Manon de Boer (Indian artist)
• Manon Flier (Dutch volleyball player)
• Manon Jutras (Canadian racing cyclist)
• Manon Kahle (actress from the USA)
• Manon Kruse (tennis player)
• Manon Masseurs (Dutch swimmer)
• Manon Rheaume (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Manon Sander (writer from Germany)