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Monica name meaning
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Monica mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Monica
User Submitted Origins
English
39%
Latin
29%
Spanish
18%
Greek
4%
Indian (Sanskrit)
3%
Mexican
3%
African American
3%
German
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 4 submissions from Pennsylvania, U.S. agree the name Monica means "Advisor" and is of Latin origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Monica is of English origin and means "angelic spiritual advisor and protector with risk of many sacrifices".
- A user from Spain says the name Monica is of Latin origin and means "Adviser (someone who offers advice) in a caring and Christian way".
- A user from Australia says the name Monica is of Polish origin and means "Giver of advice, advicer".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Monica means "Monica is possibly of greek orgin meaning 'solitary' or of latin origin meaning 'to advise'" and is of Mexican origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Monica is of Greek origin and means "Unique".
- According to a user from Rhode Island, U.S., the name Monica is of Latin origin and means "Wise".
- A submission from Norway says the name Monica means "1: The mother of Augustin, and 2. The one worth of remembrance/ remembering".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Monica means "Best girl" and is of American origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Monica is of Greek origin and means "Alone".
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Wiktionary
Latin Monica, name of the mother of St. Augustine, of uncertain origin and meaning; suggestions include Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos, “alone”) and Latin moneō (“I advise”), but likely of Punic origin.
- A female given name from Latin.
Monica was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Dutch, German, Italian, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Monica
Notable Persons Named Monica
Monica Lewinsky
Her career lasted from 1995 to 2005. Monica was given the name Monica Samille Lewinsky by her parent Bernard Lewinsky on July 23rd, 1973 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Monica Bellucci
Monica Bellucci is an actress, fashion model, actor, model (people), and actressandfashion model. She was most prominent from 1977 to present. Monica was given the name Monica Anna Maria Bellucci on September 30th, 1964 in Città di Castello.
Monica Seles
Monica Seles is a tennis player. Monica was born on December 2nd, 1973 in Novi Sad.
Monica Potter
Monica Potter is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1994 to present. Monica was given the name Monica Gregg Brokaw on June 30th, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Monica
Monica is a singer, producer, and actress. She was most active from 1993 to present. Monica was given the name Monica Denise Arnold on October 24th, 1980. Monica is also known as Monica Brown.
Monica Crowley
Monica Crowley is a columnist, author, television, talk radio personality., celebrity, talk radio, and televisionandtalk radiopersonality. Monica was born on September 19th, 1968 in Fort Huachuca.
- Monica RialVoice Actress
- Monica RaymundActress
- Mónica CruzActress
- Monica KeenaModel
- Mónica Puig
- Monica WrightBasketball Player
- Monica BediCinema/ Tv Actress
- Monica Vitti
- Monica DograActor
- Monica Niculescu
- Monica Sweetheart
- Monica Lin Brown
- Monica AliWriter
- Mona FreemanActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Monica
Notable Persons With the Last Name Monica
Monica
Monica is a singer, producer, and actress. She was most active from 1993 to present. Monica was given the name Monica Denise Arnold on October 24th, 1980. Monica is also known as Monica Brown.
Saint Monica
Saint Monica was a saint. She holds the title Mother, Widow, and Religious Lay Woman. Saint was born in 331 in Souk Ahras. She breathed her last breath in 387.
Corbett Monica
Corbett Monica was a comedian. Corbett was born on June 1st, 1930. He passed away on July 22nd, 1998.
Nicole Della Monica
Nicole was born on June 3rd, 1989 in Trescore Balneario.
Danh Monica
Danh Monica is a dancer and actress. She was most active from 2001 to present. Danh was born on November 4th, 1986 in Phnom Penh.
Nickie J. Monica
Nickie J. Monica is a businessman and business. Nickie was born in 1960 in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Monica | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 82.94% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.44% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 11.21% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Monica
People with the last name Monica are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Monica
| #45 | Girl Name of the 1970s |
| #4 | Names Inspired by Friends |
| #88 | Classic Girl Names |