Manon
Meaning of Manon
Manon is a beautiful and feminine name for a baby girl. This name has French origins and is pronounced as mah-NOHN (/ma.nɔ̃/). It is also sometimes spelled as Mannon. In terms of popularity, Manon has been steadily rising in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 5 to 10 newborn girls annually, with occasional fluctuations in rank. While it may not be among the most common names, Manon carries a sense of elegance and sophistication that sets it apart. With its French charm and distinctive sound, Manon is an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and stylish name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as mah-NOHN (/ma.nɔ̃/)
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Notable People Named Manon
| Manon Melis - Gabriëlla Maria "Manon" Melis is a former professional footballer and current manager of women's football development at Feyenoord, known for her successful career in the Swedish league Damallsvenskan. |
| Manon Rhéaume is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender who made history as the first woman to play in an exhibition game in any major North American pro-sports league. |
| Manon Aubry is a French politician known for her work with the left-wing populist party La France Insoumise and as a co-chair of The Left in the European Parliament. |
| Manon Massé is a Canadian politician in Quebec who has represented Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques in the National Assembly of Quebec and was one of the co-spokespersons for Québec solidaire from 2017 to 2023. |
| Manon Rose Carpenter is a Welsh professional racing cyclist known for her expertise in downhill mountain bike racing. |
| Manon Schick is a Swiss-German journalist and human rights activist who served as the managing director of the Swiss section of Amnesty International from 2011 to 2020. |
| Manon Maria Bollegraf is a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands, known for her achievements in singles and doubles events at Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics. |
| Manon Briand is a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for her work on films such as Letters of Transit, 2 Seconds, Chaos and Desire, and Liverpool. |
| Manon Houette is a French handball player who represents Chambray Touraine Handball and the French national team. |
| Manon Lammens is a Belgian female swimmer known for her achievements in Open water swimming. |
| Manon Audinet is a French sailor who competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the Nacra 17 event. |
| Manon Genest is a French Paralympic athlete and former paratriathlete who has achieved success in track and field, including winning a World bronze medal and three European silver medals. |
| Manon Valentino is a French cyclist who competed in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Manon Livingstone is an Australian handball player for Pays de Grasse Handball ASPTT and the Australian national team. |
| Manon Jeannotte, a member of the Gespeg Mi'kmaq First Nation, is the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec-designate, and her appointment led to a non-binding motion to abolish the position of Lieutenant Governor by the National Assembly of Quebec. |
