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I don't like it because of the initial sound, which is like the word moan.

All I hear is moaner. Don't like it.

I really dislike it. I like Ramona, but not Mona. It sounds like "moaner" in my accent.

I greatly dislike the 'moan' sound of Mona, Ramona and Simone. I've tried to appreciate these classics but to no avail.

This message was edited 10/6/2010, 3:56 AM

I love the long o sound. I think it sounds sweet and shy, but elegant.

Sounds as if she was always complaining! I have the same problem with the way most South Africans pronounce Simone (si-MOAN), and also Simon actually, starting with a sigh.

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What are your thoughts on Ramona? I don't like it either, but it might sound less grumpy.

Makes me think of Mona on "Who's the Boss?" Nice person and all, but a bit of a hussy. I've met 2 Monas in real life. Both are pleasant people, though the one's a little out there and kinda draining.

Meh. I've heard better, I've heard worse. It's just another consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel name to me. May as well be Lana, Kira, Cora, Mina, Lena, Mira or whatever. CVCVs really blend together for me.

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It's not like they're all bad, but they're a humdrum little category of names. Not a lot of substance and not very memorable. You know all those names that people will remark how they seem all snappy and sassy and 1920-ish? They tend to follow this format. To me they're kind of flimsy and forgettable.

This message was edited 10/5/2010, 9:26 PM

I like it. I like that classy, underused feel to it.
Some days though, I prefer Muna or Monna.

I can see her elegance and she's got the long "o" sound I like. My only reservation is her similarity to the word "moan". I know I would not have appreciated being hassled by the boys in high school. Anyone can be teased, of course, and for a variety of reasons, but this name could readily bring innuendo. Wouldn't stop me from using it if I really loved it, though.

All I can think of is something my husband used to say---"Is she a Mona or a Grona?"

I like Mona! The only problem I have with it is that the "moan" sound kind of feels inappropriate sometimes, although I know that's a little silly.

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I came to like Mona while reading's Anne Rice's Lasher, second book in the Mayfair Chronicles. One of the main characters is named Mona, and she's a feisty, intelligent little girl. But again, extremely inappropriate for her age.

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In spite of that bit of negativity, I still can't quite get past Mona and how pretty it is. :)

This message was edited 10/5/2010, 7:21 PM

It is growing on me. I never liked it, but I want to name a daughter Ramona and have been thinking about Mona as an occasional nickname, so I am starting to like it. I think it is short and sweet. Not too frilly, but not too boring.