What is the origin of the name Montague?

Montague is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Montague?

Montague is currently ranked #11846 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Montague?

Montague is pronounced mon-TAYG.

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Montague

mon-TAYG

Popularity

#11846

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

French

Total Births

382

Peak Year

#14 in 1915

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From a Norman French surname derived from a place name, meaning 'pointed mountain'.

Nickname Watch

Monty Tague

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

William Shakespeare
Authored the classic play Romeo and Juliet, featuring the Montague family.

Nicknames

Monty Tague

Spelling Variations

Montagu

Similar Names

Montgomery Montrose Montford

Personality Traits

aristocraticdistinguishedrefinedtraditional

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