Meaning: Its source is monos, a Greek name meaning "Solitary."

Languages: This girl's name is used in French.

Nickname For: Monique

Narrative: This name might also be derived from either of two Latin sources: monere, meaning ''to advise,'' or nonnica, from the word for nun, nonna.

The most famous bearer of this name was Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. She prayed for her son and saved him from self-destruction. As a result, Saint Augustine became one of the greatest saints in history.