Female

Monica

Name Meaning:

Possibly from a North African or Phoenician name of unknown meaning, or related to Greek 'monos' ("alone") or Latin 'monere' ("to advise"). St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine.

Noteable Namesakes

St. Monica; Monica Lewinsky (Activist); Monica Seles (Tennis Player); Monica Bellucci (Actress); Courteney Cox (played Monica Geller)

Origin

North African/Phoenician/Latin

Popularity

US: #660, UK: #655

Variations/Nicknames

Moni; Mona; Nic; Nica

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