Pointed hill or mountain
Monti is a variation of Monty, which is typically a diminutive of Montgomery or Montague. It derives from the Old French 'mont', meaning hill or mountain. While traditionally a nickname, it is increasingly used as a standalone name in the style of other 'i' ending diminutives.
Less common today
Monti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,225 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
NFL executive and General Manager
