I’ve been thinking about the name [name_f]Mona[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] [name_f]Inez[/name_f], I like that it’s Irish and the meaning connects it to my name (my middle name also mean noble) and it’s got historical connection. The only possible problem is the “moan” first syllable.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think the first syllables would actually be a problem and if you do do you have any ideas?
I have to admit that the sound of the first syllable makes the name unusable, at least for me.
Here’s a list of names that also mean “noble”:
I love the look of it but unfortunately I feel like some rude kids would turn it the wrong way 
I think it’s stylish in a clunky-retro sort of way, and personally I don’t mind the sound, although I much prefer [name_f]Nona[/name_f] because you avoid that “moan” syllable.
I have to admit, the likely nickname [name_f]Mona[/name_f] is what ultimately put us off using [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] for our baby girl, because it’s so Marmite and I don’t love it enough to be able to deal with the haters! But I would admire it on someone else’s child.
I think [name_f]Mona[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] [name_f]Inez[/name_f] is a great combo — funky, spunky and retro-classic.
My best friend’s name is [name_f]Mona[/name_f]! She pronounces it Muna tho. I like the moon-nah pronunciation better than “moan”. You can always use Muna, [name_f]Mina[/name_f], or [name_f]Una[/name_f].
I like it and didn’t think anything of Moan in the first sound.
My thoughts were more around [name_f]Moana[/name_f] and would she get called that by kids.
I would keep in mind that in many English speaking countries outside of the US such as Australia, NZ, South [name_f]Africa[/name_f] and many parts of the UK, [name_f]Mona[/name_f] is pronounced exactly the same as the word "Moaner’ (as in, “she’s such a moaner”) as “er” tends to become an “ah” sound. [name_m]Just[/name_m] something to think about in our ever more global culture.
I don’t think it’s unusable, but for me personally it sounds too close to moan/moaner. Sorry. On a less negative note, it also reminds me of a cartoon called [name_f]Mona[/name_f] the Vampire that was on TV when I was a kid.
Interesting that you say it’s Irish… My background is Irish and I’ve never thought of [name_f]Mona[/name_f] as being an Irish name before. I can’t recall meeting an Irish [name_f]Mona[/name_f] so I assume it must be fairly uncommon on the island.
[name_f]Mona[/name_f] is so sweet. I don’t know how much the ‘moan’ thing would be a problem. It doesn’t bother me! Also love [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] [name_f]Inez[/name_f] as the middle.
I don’t like [name_f]Mona[/name_f] but [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] is super cute
I like it and like your combination but I wouldn’t use it because of the problems mentioned. I think it’s has a cool 1920’s and 30’s vibe though.
I absolutely love the name [name_f]Mona[/name_f]. I get that it reminds you of “Moan”… but it’s such a classy name, imo. I even get a romantic-vintage vibe from it.
Wow so many people don’t like the “moan” sound but I’ve never really noticed it before, so I really don’t see it as an issue. Although there’s Moaning [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]… so the “moan” jokes/teasing is not limited to the name [name_f]Mona[/name_f].
My daughters name is [name_f]Mona[/name_f]. So I love it of course. The “moan” sound has never been an issue or even a thought. We live in a majority hispanic area and the bigger issue might be that mono means monkey, so [name_f]Mona[/name_f] is like a female monkey. However, there are certain latin american countries where [name_f]Mona[/name_f] is an informal word for beautiful or fair. I find it to be an absolutely beautiful, feminine, strong name and none of those other factors deterred me from using it.
The ‘moan’ in [name_f]Mona[/name_f] doesn’t sit well with me. However [name_f]Mina[/name_f] could be nice!
I like it, but I always hesitate with the “moaner” association. I wish it wasn’t there, because otherwise I think it’s great.
I love [name_f]Ramona[/name_f], but I would probably end up calling her [name_m]Moe[/name_m] instead of [name_f]Mona[/name_f].
I’m sorry, I’m not a fan of this combination. I’m not sure if I like [name_f]Mona[/name_f] and [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] together. [name_f]Inez[/name_f] is beautiful! I also think [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] [name_f]Inez[/name_f] flows well.