Monterey
mon-tuh-RAY
Popularity
#16862
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
22
Peak Year
#6 in 1941
First Recorded
1941
Style
Nature-Inspired, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A geographical name for a coastal city in California, derived from Spanish "Monterrei," meaning "King's Mountain."
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Personality Traits
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