Moonlight
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Moonlight
Moonlight is a compound English name derived from "moon" (from Proto-Germanic *mēnōn) and "light" (from Proto-Germanic *leuhtam), literally meaning illumination from the moon.
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Etymology
Moonlight is a compound English name derived from "moon" (from Proto-Germanic *mēnōn) and "light" (from Proto-Germanic *leuhtam), literally meaning illumination from the moon. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has gained popularity in modern Western contexts, particularly in fantasy literature, spirituality movements, and among parents seeking nature-based names, with no significant historical religious or cultural tradition.
Moonlight currently ranks #16,985 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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