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At a Glance: Name: Manon – Meaning: pet form of Marie – Origin: French (pet form of Marie); also an established Welsh and Dutch given name – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mah-NOHN
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
Phonetic: mah-NOHN IPA: /mɑːˈnoʊn/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Manon mean?
Pet form of marie. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Manon)
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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