Female Name
Manon
ma.nɔ̃
maː.ˈnɔn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
cheeses
diminutives
Gundam characters
high jumpers
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Miraculous Ladybug characters
The Great British Bake Off contestants
top 10 in Belgium
top 10 in France
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
classic100%
natural65%
wholesome80%
refined80%
strange100%
simple65%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Manon is a French diminutive of Marie, often used as a given name. It carries connotations of grace and charm, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of the name in French-speaking regions. The name gained further prominence through its association with the opera 'Manon' by Jules Massenet, which is based on the 1731 novel 'L'histoire du chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut' by the Abbé Prévost.
Etymology
Original Form:
Marie
Evolution:
Manon evolved as a diminutive form of Marie in French, reflecting a trend of creating affectionate or informal versions of traditional names.
Source:
French naming conventions