Name:
Monica
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
There are several possible explanation of the origin of this name. I can be associated with the Greek word monos, meaning "alone, solitary", or it could be derived from the Latin monere "to advise". It has been used since the 18th century. The most famous bearer of the name was Saint Monica, the patron saint of married women. It was widely popularized by the character name in the TV show Friends.
Pronunciation:
MAW-ni-kə
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Mona
Monca
Monice
Monicia
Monicka
Monika
Monike
Monique
Monnica
Famous Monica:
Monica Arnold : musician
Monica Bellucci : actress
Monica Cruz : actress
Monica Dickens : writer
Monica Fikerle : musician
Monica Horan : actress
Monica Keena : actress
Monica May : actress
Monica Naranjo : singer
Monica Potter : actress
Monica Raymund : actress
Monica Seles : tennis player