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At a Glance: Name: Montague – Meaning: a variant of the surname Montagu, generally traced to a French place name meaning roughly 'pointed hill' – Origin: Norman French (surname) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: MAHN-tuh-gyoo
Montague is a Norman French surname, a variant of Montagu, which is generally traced back to a French place name meaning roughly 'pointed hill.' It's the kind of name with a title-and-tailcoats feel, carried today mostly as a given name for parents drawn to that surname-turned-first-name style. If you're considering it, you're picking a name rooted in French nobility naming conventions rather than a common modern pick.
Meaning & Origin of Montague
Meaning: A variant of the surname Montagu, generally traced to a French place name meaning roughly 'pointed hill'.
Origin: Norman French (surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Montague
Phonetic: MAHN-tuh-gyoo IPA: /ˈmɒntəɡjuː/
Popularity of Montague
Montague has never been common in the U.S.: it peaked at #2036 back in 1915, when 14 babies were given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #11846 with just 6 babies recorded.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Montague mean?
A variant of the surname Montagu, generally traced to a French place name meaning roughly ‘pointed hill’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Montague)
How do you pronounce Montague?
Montague is pronounced MAHN-tuh-gyoo (IPA: /ˈmɒntəɡjuː/).
Is Montague a popular name right now?
Montague peaked at #2036 in 1915 and is ranked #11846 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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