Solitary or to advise
While most famously associated with the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet, the name likely derives from the Latin 'monere', meaning to advise, or 'monachus', meaning monk or solitary. It has evolved into a sophisticated surname-turned-given name in English-speaking countries.
Less common today
Monet isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,075 in 1997.
Famous French Impressionist painter
American actress and model
Lead character in the Gossip Girl revival · Gossip Girl
American actress known for Victorious
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
