Manon?

[drivingmecrackers]

1. what do you think of it
2. what do you think of it with a scottish Mc surname (3 syllables)
3. could nn be Mimi?

Absolutely love it, (mainly because of Manon des Sources and Jean de Florette), I think it's unusual and pretty, but have to admit I think Manon McSomething might be a bit much....

I've actually suggested Manon as a potential name but OH hates it.

I love this name as I really like Marcel Pagnol. Go for it!

hmm

not familiar with it must confess and upon hearing it, an image of a burly mason appeared in my mind

Nah. Said with a soft French accent - nice. In the UK, doesn't work for me.

Nope not nice on all counts - sorry

I love this name but I reckon a lot of people wouldn't have a clue how to pronounce it (which seems impossible I know as if you know the name it is obvious).

not if British

thanks lulu. I really like it but have always dismissed M names because of the surname, but at the same time it could have a certain ring to it?! () er, like marilyn monroe, david dickinson (!)

Used to know one growing up when it really was very unusual. Always thought it was odd and unattractive.

I definitely wouldn't pair it with say McNamara!

I like Mimi though, and maybe Mimi could be short for another much prettier M name. That'd be almost all of them.

I loved the Manon des sources films. But not even Emaneulle Béart could 'sell' the name Manon to me.

thanks
i'm welsh and it's quite a popular welsh name - ok it doesn't sound as nice with a welsh accent as it does with a french one but i'm surprised some people think it would be mispronounced..? we're in london though so not living in wales..

I live in France and here it is a very common slightly dated name along the lines of Sarah, Claire, Alison, etc.

It is still a pretty name though.

It's lovely, and was on my list for last babe - but he was a boy! Like you, I'm suprised
A) People are so unfamiliar with it/think it's odd,
and, B) Would mispronounce it , - I mean, well, HOW??

I don't find it very feminine, personally.

I grew up in Wales so am very familiar with it as a welsh name, didn't realise it had french roots.

Love the name, one of my faves, but may be a bit OTT with alliteration with a Mc surname- could be a Scottish superhero.

I love it. Think it would be fine with a Mc suname unless it's a Mc with lots more mmmms!

Why would you want a nickname that is just as long as the real name though?

Manon with a silentish final n?
Manen?
Man-on?

Manon to me is the ballet. in which Manon herself is not necessarily that virtuous. check out the story and then decide! But apart from that I rather like it. And with the Mc surname - well why not?!

Plot summary:
"Macmillan's Manon throws the focus on the lovers for most of the time, depicting Manon's relationship with the destitute poet Des Grieux. She may love him, but the wealth of the old roué, Monsieur G. M., also has great allure, and she flits between the two. In the end, Manon does end up with Des Grieux, but she pays with her life and dies of exhaustion in the Louisiana swamp, where she has been deported thanks to the vengeful Monsieur G.M."

my Dutch friend has a wee manon Mannnn-on they say Long mannn short On.popular in Netherlands

1 love it V Nice
2 Aye why not
3 not aware of MiMi dimnutive

I love it....and know a fair few Manons in Germany...I think it is a french name though, just used a fair bit in Germany....

yes French name.The girl's name Manon \m(a)-non\ is pronounced man-awn. It is of French origin. Nickname of Madeline and Marie.

ok, surname is Mackintosh, could it work?
scottishmummy that's how you would pronounce it the welsh way too (like your dutch friend)
the mimi connection is just made up, I just like the name! want a welsh name though so thought i could have both this way...?

i love manon.think with your surname has nice alliteration.dad is scottish,mum dutch and sounds really nice in both accents

thanks SM