Moon

Moon is a name that is used for both girls and boys in English. The direct translation of the first name is 'the moon'.

What does the name Moon mean?

Moon is a name that is used for both girls and boys in English. It translates to 'the moon'. The roots of the name lie in the English word 'moon' as well as the Old English 'mōna', which also means 'moon'. Furthermore, Moon serves as a short and affectionate form for the names Monika and Simone in the Netherlands. In Korean, the name has the meaning 'letters'.

Where does the name Moon come from?

The name Moon has its origins in Old English and Anglo-Saxon and is used as both a female and male first name. The meaning is 'the moon'. The etymology refers to the Old English word 'mōna' as well as the English form 'moon'.

How do you pronounce Moon?

Mu:n

Popularity

In Germany, Moon is a fairly common first name. In 2013, it ranked 2,584th on the list of the most common girls' names. The best placement was achieved in 2012 with rank 1,945. Between 2010 and 2024, Moon was given as a first name in Germany about 30 times, leading to a ranking of 6,204. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Mo / Moo / Moonie / Moonpie / Moony

Famous people

• Ban Ki-moon (South Korean diplomat and politician, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations)
• Can't fight the moonlight (song by Leann Rimes)
• Dancing in the moonlight (song by Toploader)
• Moon Bloodgood (American actress)
• Moon Kim (American singer)
• Moon Lee (Hong Kong actress)
• Moon Ray (French singer)
• Moon Unit Zappa (American actress, author, musician)
• Moon Zappa (American actress)
• Moon-hi Kim (South Korean badminton player)
• Moon-se Lee (singer from South Korea)
• Moon-suk Kang (German television presenter)
• Moonlight shadow (song by Mike Oldfield)
• Scarlet Moon de Chevalier (actress from Brazil)
• Sheri Moon Zombie (actress from the USA)
• Soleil Moon Frye (American actress)