The nameMonette

Monette is a French girl's name, a pet form of Simone or Monique.

Meaning

It is an affectionate form of Simone, from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard", or of Monique.

Origin

French, a pet form.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Popularity of the name Monette

Monette in France

1962peak year (30 births)
720babies named Monette in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Monette was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 165 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Monette. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Monette in France were born before 1949, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Monette in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Monette mean?

It is an affectionate form of Simone, from the Hebrew Shimon, "he has heard", or of Monique.

What is the origin of the name Monette?

French, a pet form.

Is Monette a girl's or a boy's name?

Monette is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Monette?

Variants and related names of Monette include Simone.