Find out how popular the first name Monette has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Monette by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Monette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Monette.

The history of the first name Monette

The given name Monette is a French feminine diminutive form of the name Simone, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning "he has heard" or "he has been heard." The earliest known use of Monette dates back to the late 18th century in France.

Monette is believed to have been popularized by its association with the French phrase "ma petite," meaning "my little one." This endearing term of affection may have contributed to the name's adoption and use as a diminutive form of Simone.

In the 19th century, Monette gained some popularity among French aristocratic families. One notable bearer of the name was Monette de Brie (1825-1896), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III.

Another historically significant figure named Monette was Monette Bouton (1840-1921), a French writer and novelist known for her works exploring the lives of working-class women in Paris during the late 19th century.

In the early 20th century, Monette Kahn (1898-1978) was a French actress and singer who performed in numerous Parisian revues and operas. Her career spanned several decades, and she was celebrated for her performances in operettas and musicals.

Across the Atlantic, Monette Moore (1902-1962) was an American actress and dancer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s. She is best remembered for her roles in the Marx Brothers' films "Animal Crackers" (1930) and "Monkey Business" (1931).

Monette Beaugrand (1913-2007) was a Canadian writer and journalist from Quebec. She was a prominent figure in the Quebec literary scene and served as the president of the Société des écrivains canadiens (Society of Canadian Writers) from 1972 to 1974.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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