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Sorrel or Manon

108 replies

RoseApp · 28/08/2026 19:10

Wondered if anyone knew anyone with these names and what they think of them

Sorrel, Elowen, Manon (pronounced Welsh way.

Two syllable surname.

Also what goes well as a middle name. Family names don’t really suit and have been used apart from Mai (pronounced My)

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Kindnesscostsnothingtryit · 28/08/2026 22:45

Love Manon, probably because I like Manon Carpenter!

Mumofgirls2017 · 28/08/2026 22:40

Elowen 💯

Elowen alice
Elowen grace
elowen aria
elowen aurora
elowen olive
elowen penelope
elowen phoebe
elowen Clara
elowen ivy
elowen iris
elowen juliet
elowen juniper
elowen eve
elowen rosa
elowen sophia
elowen amelia
elowen mabel
elowen maeve

ItsOnlyMee1 · 28/08/2026 22:36

Sorrel will always be Sorren
Manon eugh if you must

Keymoment · 28/08/2026 22:13

I know a Sorrel - probably in her late 30s now. I know two Elowens - both are babies or toddlers. I do know a Manon but she’s French.

Excellentsausages · 28/08/2026 22:07

Manon reminds me of Jean de Florette/Manon des sources, such a sad story. Not a fan of the name.

Either of the other two are nice - i think my vote would go for Sorrel.

Brainstorm23 · 28/08/2026 22:06

Sorrel is the colour of a horse. Not sure about Manon.

AelinoftheWildfire · 28/08/2026 22:00

I'm hoping these are Throne of Glass inspired otherwise my suggestion of Asterin is going to seem off 🤣
Personally of the two I'd say Manon, but only if it's pronounced correctly

Diversion · 28/08/2026 21:58

Sorrel. Manon makes me think of the film The Craft, which I love but which might not be what you want (beyond good and evil).

ChuisEpuisee · 28/08/2026 21:57

poundshopkardashians · 28/08/2026 20:44

@MyManinCaracas when I was a child I read a book with a pig in it called Sorrel - it had a wolf in an ice cream van who tried to eat them? Maybe you read it too! I can’t remember what it was called but that’s the only time I have heard the name Sorrel and I too always think of a pig!

I also had a book with a family of pigs, including a Sorrel! I don't remember a wolf in an ice cream van though 😁 I think there were some shenanigans with lots of younger little piglet siblings

Mami2Cymraeg · 28/08/2026 21:57

I live in Wales, and know quite a few girls/ women called Manon. I like Manon Elin or Manon Lois.

Alwayschillyatnight · 28/08/2026 21:53

poundshopkardashians · 28/08/2026 21:51

@Alwayschillyatnight the Craft?

Yes!
Thank you. My brain is mush atm.
That's what Manon makes me think of

AnnaQuayRules · 28/08/2026 21:52

I know a lovely Sorrel. She really suits her name. She has sisters called Honey and Gala.

Myfridgeiscool · 28/08/2026 21:52

I love the name Manon: I knew one and she was absolutely lovely, she was very chic and stylish. Gets my vote OP!

HudALledrith · 28/08/2026 21:52

I don't like Seren. It's just 'Star'. The Welsh pronunciation is fine but it will get said as 'Serrun' or 'Serrun, it's Welsh for star'.

poundshopkardashians · 28/08/2026 21:51

@Alwayschillyatnight the Craft?

Copperoliverbear · 28/08/2026 21:46

Sorrel

Alwayschillyatnight · 28/08/2026 21:45

Manon makes me think of that 90s film about witches with Fairuza Balk in it. Might be showing my age there.
Wtf was it called again?

Photobot · 28/08/2026 21:43

Elowen is Cornish (she was a princess of West Cornwall). All three are lovely, I still wish I'd gone for Sorrel for DD2.

DallasMajor · 28/08/2026 21:20

Man on is a constant shout from the football field/school yard

Girls football still shout Man On.

Just think it is something to be aware of.

I love Sorrel

DrWhosJazzyScarf · 28/08/2026 21:17

Love both, but Manon in particular.

PancakeCloud · 28/08/2026 21:12

I love Manon. Elowen second fave.

newrubylane · 28/08/2026 21:09

I love Manon.

Anjelika · 28/08/2026 21:07

I love the name Manon. I know a Manon and although her name was chosen for the Welsh connection, none of her relatives pronounce it in the Welsh ways suggested above. The other Welsh name I like is Seren,

ToadRage · 28/08/2026 21:01

I don't like Sorrel, sounds too much like Laurel which i also don't like. I think Elowen is too Lord of the Rings, too close to Eowyn and may often be mistaken for. I like Manon, first heard it in French novel Jean De Florette, wasn't aware it was Welsh.

emptygoosenest · 28/08/2026 20:58

They do sound Lord of Rings, I like that others won't.

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