Monday
Fact sheet
- Name
- Monday
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Monday comes from the English term for the first day of the week. Translated, the name means 'the Monday' and can also be interpreted as 'the one born on Monday,' as it is often given to girls who were born on this day.
What does the name Monday mean?
The name Monday is derived from the English term for Monday. Literally, this means 'the Monday' and can also be understood as 'the one born on Monday,' as the name has traditionally been given to girls born on this day. The origins of the name lie in the Old English terms mōna, meaning 'moon,' and dæg, meaning 'day.'
Where does the name Monday come from?
The first name Monday has its roots in Old English and means 'the Monday.' The etymology is based on the composition of the Old English words mōnandæg or mōndæg, which means Monday, where mōna stands for moon and dæg for day. The language of the name is English.
How do you pronounce Monday?
Mon-dei
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Monday is quite rare. It has not made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1966 in the USA, where it placed 5,808th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, bringing it to 6,849th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 8,148th in the USA.
Nicknames & pet names
Day / May
Famous people
- Manic Monday (song by the Bangles)
Frequently asked questions about the name Monday
What is the meaning of the name Monday?
The name Monday comes from the English term for Monday and can be interpreted as 'the one born on Monday.'
Where does the name Monday come from?
The name Monday has its origins in Old English, where it is composed of the words mōna (moon) and dæg (day).
How popular is the name Monday?
The name Monday is rather uncommon and is primarily used in creative and modern naming.