French

Manon

Pronounced mah-NOHNShare

Meaning: French diminutive of Marie; ultimate meaning uncertain

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Manon is a French diminutive of Marie that also has Dutch use. Its history is secure, but Marie’s older origin is disputed, so beloved is not a settled translation.

Nicknames

  • Mannie
  • Nono

Spellings & variants

  • Marie
  • Marion
  • Mariette

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Manon comes from French.

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