Monserrat

Updated: March 28, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Monserrat is an alternative spelling of Montserrat, a name that's quite common in Catalonia. It's so common, in fact, that it has its own celebration day. It's also the name of a British territory in the Caribbean. Monserrat even saw some popularity in the United States during the first two decades of the 21st century. Pair this nature name with a one-syllable middle name, like Snow, Paige, or Grace to prevent creating a moniker that's a little too complicated.

Meaning of the name Monserrat:

Catalonian: Serrated mountain

Origin of the name Monserrat:

Monserrat is a more Anglicized spelling of the Catalonian name Montserrat. It's often associated with the Virgin of Montserrat, a title given to Madonna and child statues. The name is extremely popular in Catalonia and some Spanish-speaking nations.

Symbolism of the name Monserrat:

Monserrat means “serrated mountain,” so many may see it as a nature name. Its association with the British territory could be symbolic of the Caribbean to some new parents. Its association with Madonna and child statues could make it quite meaningful to Christian parents.

Style of the name Monserrat:

International

Gender of the name Monserrat:

Monserrat is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Monserrat:

mohn-sare-AHT.

Number of syllables in the name Monserrat:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Monserrat:

The name Monserrat evokes images of someone who is graceful and introverted.

Alternative spellings for the name Monserrat:

Montserrat

Nicknames for the name Monserrat:

Monse
Serat
Rat
Tona
Tat
Rateta

Popularity of the name Monserrat:

According to the Social Security Administration, Monserrat was a top 1,000 baby name for girls between 2000 and 2017. It was most popular in 2014 when it ranked at number 592. It last ranked at number 1,000 in 2017.