This masculine first name, a contraction of two well-known first names, has been multiplying since the 2000s.

Many first names come from the contraction of two existing first names. As for female first names, we can find: Anaé (contraction of Anne and Hanaé), Analia (Spanish contraction of Ana and Lia), or even Annaëlle (contraction of Anne and Maëlle). We also see this growing trend among boys.

Manoé, contraction of Emmanuel and Noah

The first name Manoé was born in the 2000s according to the experts in the book L’Officiel des Prénoms (First Editions). Moreover, he is far from being the only one: Adriel, Agénor, Aleck, Alfie, Alonzo, Athanaël, Aylan, Azel, Carmin, Cassien, Cosmin, Darian, Darrel, Diango, Dion, Dolan, Édan, Edris, Eloïm , Elouane, Elvio, Énaël, Eris, Ethane, Éthaniel, Évence, Faust, Finn, Gilane, Gohan, Guerlain, Hadriel, Ilio, Iloan, Ion, Isao, Jaden, Joah, Kaylan, Kéane, Kélio, Kéoni, Lenzo, Léonis , Lilo, Lilouan, Loam, Loevan, Lolan, Maëlo, Maho, Manao, Manéo, Manoé, Mathéis, Maxent, Mayan, Mayas, Mélio, Melvil, Menzo, Milhane, Milio, Nao, Nathéo, Nikos, Nilo, Noëlan, Pharell , Priam, Reyane, Saël, Sirius, Soen, Taddéo, Théliau, Thelo, Thémis, Théoden, Théossian, Tilian, Tilio, Timaël, Tylio, Ylian, Zak, Zao. These first names multiply throughout the seasons! Originality is there with this type of name that future parents appreciate. Real rare gems who should become rising stars in a few months/years.

Manoé, a first name for an optimistic little boy

We attribute to little Manoé pragmatism, will, optimism, creativity and communication. A characterology (psychological study of individual characters to develop classifications into types and temperaments according to Larousse editor’s note) which could appeal to many future parents for their unborn child. If at the moment only 2,900 people have this first name in France, it should be talked about. Indeed, in 2024 it climbs into the top 300 of the most assigned first names and its success continues to grow.

The (right) question to ask yourself before choosing a first name

According to the experts of the book L’Officiel des Prénoms, several questions must be addressed to choose the future first name for your baby. One of them, “What is the most important criterion for us?” deserves special attention. In fact, this will allow you to sort through your choices of first names. Here are the answers that can guide you:

• The sound;
• The meaning ;
• The length of the first name;
• Its originality;
• Its harmony with our family name;
• Family origins.

All you have to do is establish a first list (each on your own) in order to discuss this crucial first choice for your child.

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