Monique
Meaning of Monique
Monique is a female name with French origin. It is pronounced as moh-NEEK (/moˈnik/) in English. The name has variations, with Monica being the most common alternative spelling. Monique has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least 1909 and has maintained some popularity throughout the years. In recent times, its usage has seen a slight decline, but it still remains a well-known and recognized name. The name carries an air of sophistication and elegance, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic and refined name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as moh-NEEK (/moˈnik/)
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Notable People Named Monique
| Monique Richard is a Canadian mountaineer. |
| Adrienne Monique Coleman is a well-known American actress and dancer, famous for portraying Taylor McKessie in the High School Musical movies. |
| Monique Tumema Fiso is a New Zealand-Samoan chef and author celebrated for her role in revitalizing Māori and Polynesian cuisine. |
| Monique Éwanjé-Épée Lewin is a retired French track and field athlete known for her achievements in the 60m and 100m hurdles, including holding the French national records and winning the 1990 European Championship. |
| Monique Marie Henderson is an American track and field athlete known for winning gold medals in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games as part of the American 4x400-meter relay team. |
| Monique Haughton Worrell is a former prosecutor and Democratic politician who served as the state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida until she was suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis in August 2023. |
| Monique Pantel was a renowned French film critic and journalist, known for her work with RTL, France Inter, and Europe 1. |
| Monique Samuels is an American television personality recognized for her appearances on The Real Housewives of Potomac and Love & Marriage: DC. |
| Monique Kalkman-Van Den Bosch - Monique Kalkman-Van den Bosch is a Dutch former professional wheelchair tennis and table tennis player who competed at the Paralympics and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2017. |
| Monique Currie is a retired American basketball player who played for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA and has transitioned to a career with Nike. |
| Monique Charice Billings is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), drafted in 2018. |
| Monique Worth is a former city councillor from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, known for her tenure as borough mayor and her work in sustainable development and the environment. |
| Monique Williams is a New Zealand sprinter hailing from Tokoroa. |
| Monique Limón is a Democratic American politician representing the 19th Senate District in California, which includes Santa Barbara County and over half of Ventura County. |
| Monique Limon is a French educator and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 2017 to 2022. |
