Manon

At a Glance

Meaning

Pet form of Marie

Origin

French (pet form of Marie); also an established Welsh and Dutch given name

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

mah-NOHNListen

Manon (pronounced mah-NOHN) is a French pet form of Marie, and it's also an established given name in Wales and the Netherlands. You may come across the claim that Manon means 'bitter' — that's not accurate, since 'bitter' is just one of several disputed proposed roots for Marie itself, alongside others like 'beloved' or 'rebellious'; there's no single settled meaning. As a name, Manon has a timeless, romantic, storybook quality on its own.

Meaning & Origin of Manon

Meaning: Pet form of Marie.

Origin: French (pet form of Marie); also an established Welsh and Dutch given name.

A common claim: Manon means 'bitter' (from Marie) Actually: 'Bitter' is only one of several disputed proposed roots for Marie/Miriam (others include 'beloved' or 'rebellious'); it is not a settled meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Manon

Popularity of Manon

In U.S. Social Security data going back to 1917, Manon peaked at rank #2575 in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to rank #14567, with just 6.

Names Like Manon

These names share Manon’s style, era or origin.

• Clementine
• Elise
• Gabrielle
• Isabelle
• Madeleine
• Marceline

FAQ

What does the name Manon mean?

Pet form of Marie. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Manon?

Manon is pronounced mah-NOHN (IPA: /mɑːˈnoʊn/).

Is Manon a popular name right now?

Manon peaked at #2575 in 1928 and is ranked #14567 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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