Monica is a female

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...

with many variant forms, including Mónica (Italian, Spanish and Portuguese), Mônica (Brazilian Portuguese),

Monique Monique is a female given name. It is the French form of the name Monica. The name has enjoyed some popularity in the United States since about 1955, and is less common in other English-speaking countries except for Canada although mostly used ...

(French), Monika (German, Indian, Lithuanian), Moonika (Estonia), and Mónika (Hungarian).

History

The etymology of ''Monica'' is unknown. Its earliest attestation known today is as the name of

Saint Monica Monica ( – 387) was an early North African Christian saint and the mother of Augustine of Hippo. She is remembered and honored in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, albeit on different feast days, for her outstanding Christian virtues, partic ...

, mother of

Saint Augustine Augustine of Hippo ( , ; ; 13 November 354 – 28 August 430) was a theologian and philosopher of Berbers, Berber origin and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia (Roman province), Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings deeply influenced th ...

. St. Monica was born in

Numidia Numidia was the ancient kingdom of the Numidians in northwest Africa, initially comprising the territory that now makes up Algeria, but later expanding across what is today known as Tunisia and Libya. The polity was originally divided between ...

North Africa North Africa (sometimes Northern Africa) is a region encompassing the northern portion of the African continent. There is no singularly accepted scope for the region. However, it is sometimes defined as stretching from the Atlantic shores of t ...

, but was also a citizen of

Carthage Carthage was an ancient city in Northern Africa, on the eastern side of the Lake of Tunis in what is now Tunisia. Carthage was one of the most important trading hubs of the Ancient Mediterranean and one of the most affluent cities of the classic ...

, hence the name may be of

Punic The Punic people, usually known as the Carthaginians (and sometimes as Western Phoenicians), were a Semitic people who migrated from Phoenicia to the Western Mediterranean during the Early Iron Age. In modern scholarship, the term ''Punic'' ...

Berber Berber or Berbers may refer to: Ethnic group * Berbers, an ethnic group native to Northern Africa * Berber languages, a family of Afro-Asiatic languages Places * Berber, Sudan, a town on the Nile People with the surname * Ady Berber (1913–196 ...

origin. It has also been associated with the Greek word ''monos'', meaning "alone". Though etymologically unrelated, "Monica" was also a name in

Latin Latin ( or ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins (Italic tribe), Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area aroun ...

, deriving from the verb ''monere'', meaning "to advise". One of the early occurrences of the name in modern literature is the character Monica Thorne in the 1858 novel ''

Doctor Thorne ''Doctor Thorne'' is a novel by the English author Anthony Trollope, published in 1858. It is the third book in his ''Chronicles of Barsetshire'' series, between '' Barchester Towers'' and '' Framley Parsonage''. The idea of the plot was sugg ...

'' by

Anthony Trollope Anthony Trollope ( ; 24 April 1815 – 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among the best-known of his 47 novels are two series of six novels each collectively known as the ''Chronicles of Barsetshire ...

Popularity

In the United States, the name's popularity reached a peak in 1977, when it was the 39th most popular female name for new births. The popularity has gradually waned since then, being 76th most popular in 1990, and 363rd in 2010.

Name day

In the European tradition of

name day In Christianity, a name day is a tradition in many countries of Europe and the Americas, as well as Christian communities elsewhere. It consists of celebrating a day of the year that is associated with one's baptismal name, which is normatively t ...

celebration, the date for the name ''Monica'' or ''Monika'' varies from country to country: * 4 May:

Hungary Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning much of the Pannonian Basin, Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia and ...

Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic count ...

* 7 May:

Slovakia Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's m ...

* 21 May:

Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south ...

* 15 June: Finland, Greece * 27 August: Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain * 6 October: Latvia In Finland the version with one "o" belongs to the name day calendar of Swedish-speaking population, for Finland is a bilingual country. Name written with double-o, i.e. "Moonika" (as it would be pronounced anyway), has an unofficial name day in the same day, but double-o version is less common.

Notable people

Monica Abbott Monica Cecilia Abbott (born July 28, 1985) is a retired American professional softball player. Abbott was an All-American pitcher for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in college before starting a professional career in the NPF and in the Japan S ...

(born 1985), American softball player *

Mónica Aguilar Bonilla Mónica Aguilar Bonilla (born 11 July 1980 in San Jose) is a Costa-Rican archaeologist. She is a Professor of Archaeology and Anthropology in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Costa Rica. Her current works are mainly about Co ...

(born 1980), Costa Rican archaeologist *

Mònica Aguilera Viladomiu Mònica Aguilera Viladomiu (born 5 January 1974 in Barcelona) is a Trail running, trail runner, Adventure racing, adventure raids runner and foot and Mountain bike orienteering, mountain bike orienteer. She started to run orienteering races in the ...

(born 1974), Spanish mountain and raid runner *

Monica Aksamit Monica Aksamit (born February 18, 1990) is an American former Olympic saber fencer. She represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics, earning a bronze medal in the Women's Saber Team competition. She won a gold medal with Team US ...

(born 1990), American fencer *

Monica Aldama Monica Aldama (born February 9, 1970) is an American cheerleading coach. She was the coach of the co-ed cheerleading team at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. Education A graduate of Corsicana High School, Aldama enrolled at Tyler Junio ...

(born 1972), American cheerleading coach *

Mónica Alemán Mónica Rocío Alemán Mármol is a politician from Ecuador. She was elected to the National Assembly. She led the introduction of legislation to reduce domestic violence. Life She was born in about 1980. When Nelson Serrano was elected to ...

, Ecuadorian politician *

Monica Ali Monica Ali (; born 20 October 1967) is a British writer of Bangladeshi and English descent. In 2003, she was selected as one of the "Best of Young British Novelists" by ''Granta'' based on her unpublished manuscript; her debut novel, ''Brick L ...

(born 1967), British author *

Monica Allanach Monica Christine Allanach was a British actuary. She was the first woman to be elected to the Council of the Institute of Actuaries. Early life and education Allanach's father died when she was four, and she was brought up by her widowed mother ...

(1920–2013), British actuary *

Monica Allison Monica Allison is an actress and voice actor. She is perhaps best known for her role as ''Hazel Gordy'' in '' The Jacksons: An American Dream'' and the voice of Julie in '' The Adventures of Brer Rabbit''. Personal life Allison is the daughter ...

, American actress * Mónica Alonso (born 1998), Spanish rhythmic gymnast *

Mónica Alvarado Mónica Rose Alvarado Rodríguez (born 11 January 1991) is a professional footballer who plays for Liga MX Femenil club UNAM. Born in the United States, she represented Mexico at international level. Mainly a centre-back, she can also operate ...

(born 1991), Mexican footballer * Mónica Álvarez de Mon (born 1955), Spanish tennis player *

Monica Amekoafia Monica Amekoafia (30 June 1934 – 24 June 1990) was a Ghanaian and the winner of the first edition of the Miss Ghana contest in 1957 while representing the Trans-Volta Togoland. She was contestant ''Number 9''. It was from her number that p ...

(1934–1990), winner of the first Miss Ghana edition *

Monica Andersson Monica Andersson (born 3 September 1953) is a Swedish orienteering competitor. She is Relay World Champion from 1974, as a member of the Swedish winning team (with Birgitta Larsson and Kristin Cullman). At the 1979 World Championships she won ...

(born 1953), Swedish orienteering competitor *

Monica Anghel Monica Anghel (; born 1 June 1971 in Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania, Romania) is a Romanians, Romanian singer and television personality. In 1996, she took part in the international preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. The Roman ...

(born 1971), Romanian musical artist * Monica Anisie (born 1973), Romanian politician *

Mónica Antich Mónica Antich (born 31 August 1966) is a former synchronized swimmer from Spain. She competed in the women's solo and the women's duet at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and co ...

(born 1966), Spanish synchronized swimmer * Monica Arac de Nyeko (born 1979), Ugandan writer *

Mónica Arango Mónica Sarai Arango Estrada (born 5 June 1992) is a Colombian synchronized swimmer. She competed in the women's duet at the 2020 Summer Olympics The officially the and officially branded as were an international multi-sport event ...

, Colombian synchronized swimmer *

Mónica Araya Mónica Araya is a Costa Rican emissions-free transportation advocate. She has been influential in making her country a leader in fossil free energy. She was considered one of the BBC's most influential and inspiring women in 2021. Life Araya wa ...

, Costa Rican activist * Monica Arnold (born 1980), American singer, professionally known as "Monica" * Mónica Arreola, visual artist, architect and gallery director *

Mónica Arriola Gordillo Monica Tzasna Arriola Gordillo (14 May 1971 – 14 March 2016) was a Mexican politician affiliated with the New Alliance Party. She died of brain cancer on 14 March 2016 in Mexico City. Personal life and education Arriola Gordillo was the da ...

(1971–2016), Mexican politician *

Monica Asman Sister Monica Asman (September 14, 1920 – April 5, 2016) was an American Catholic nun and research scientist at University of California, Berkeley. She applied genetic methods to mosquitoes with the aim of reducing their ability to carry viruse ...

(1920–2016), American Catholic nun and research scientist *

Monica Aspelund (born 16 January 1946) is a Finnish singer. She is the older sister of Ami Aspelund. Life and career Born in Vaasa into a family of Swedish speaking Finns, Aspelund danced and sang in talent shows from an early age, making her recording deb ...

(born 1946), Finnish singer *

Mónica Astorga Cremona Sister Mónica Astorga Cremona OCD (born Astorga Cremona in 1967) is an Argentine Catholic nun. She is the prioress of the Monastery of Santa Cruz and San José de Neuquén, a cloistered monastery in Neuquén. Cremona is the founder of Costa ...

, Argentine Carmelite *

Monica Attard Monica Ann Attard (born 12 December 1958) is an Australian journalist and academic. Early life Attard was born to Maltese parents in Sydney, where she was educated at Bethlehem College, Ashfield and Santa Sabina College.''Who's Who in Austra ...

(born 1958), Australian journalist and academic *

Mónica Ayos Mónica Ayos is an Argentine actress. Biography Mónica Ayos Crámer was born in Buenos Aires. She is the daughter of the dancers Víctor Ayos and Mónica Crámer. As her parents frequently left the country on dance tours, she lived with her gra ...

, Argentine actress *

Mónica Azón Mónica Azón (born 19 October 1972) is a Spanish sailor. She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Beijing 2 ...

(born 1972), Spanish sailor *

Monica Babuc Monica Babuc (born 29 March 1964) is a politician and historian from the Republic of Moldova, who was Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova in four consecutive cabinets ( Leancă, Gaburici, Streleţ and Filip) from 2013 to 2019. Duri ...

(born 1964), Moldovan politician and historian *

Monica Bachmann Monica Bachmann-Weier (born 17 April 1942) is a retired Swiss horse rider. She competed in the individual and team show jumping at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olym ...

(born 1942), Swiss horse rider * Monica Baly (1914–1998), English nurse and historian *

Monica Bandini Monica Bandini (November 16, 1964 – April 19, 2021) was an Italian racing cyclist. Her biggest achievement in the sport was winning the world title in the women's team time trial (1988), alongside Maria Canins, Roberta Bonanomi Roberta Bonano ...

(1964–2021), Italian road racing cyclist * Monica Bannister, American actress *

Monica Barbaro Monica Maria Barbaro (; born June 17, 1990) is an American actress. She began training in ballet at an early age, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from New York University. She began acting soon after college, taking on small roles in ...

(born 1990), American actress *

Monica Barham Monica Frances Barham (née Ford; 1920 – 19 September 1983) was a New Zealand architect. Biography Barham was born and raised in Invercargill. She was the second-eldest of five daughters of Allan Ford, an architect, and Hildegarde Ford. Sh ...

(1920–1983), New Zealand architect * Monica Barnes (1936–2018), Irish politician * Monica Bascio (born 1969), American Paralympic cyclist and skier *

Monica Baskin Monica Baskin is an American psychologist who is a professor of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her research considers health disparities in the Deep South. She serves as Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the ...

, American psychologist * Monica Bastiani (born 1964), Italian basketball player *

Monica Bedi Monica Bedi (born 18 January 1975) is an Indian actress and television presenter who primarily appears in Hindi films. She has also worked in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Bengali films. Bedi debuted in Hindi films in the mid-1990s, with notable ...

(born 1975), Indian actress and television presenter * Monica Beletsky, American television producer and screenwriter * Monica Bello, several people *

Monica Bellucci Monica Anna Maria Bellucci (; born 30 September 1964) is an Italian actress and model who began her career as a fashion model before working in Italian, American, and French films. She has an eclectic filmography in a range of genres and langua ...

(born 1964), Italian actress *

Monica Beltran Monica Beltran (born 1985) is a retired soldier of the Virginia Army National Guard who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for actions during a 2005 battle in the Iraq War. Early life and education Born in 1985, Beltran is from Pri ...

(born 1985), American soldier * Mônica Benício, Brazilian architect and politician *

Monica Berg Monica Berg is a Norwegian bartender, liquor company owner, and digital innovator in London. She is originally from Norway. She received the Linie Honorary Award for her contributions to Norwegian food and drink culture in 2015 and in 2019 receive ...

, Norwegian bartender * Monica Bergamelli (born 1984), Italian artistic gymnast *

Mònica Bernabé Mònica Bernabé Fernández (born December 1972) is a Spanish journalist known for her work as a correspondent in Afghanistan, where she lived for nearly eight years. Biography Mònica Bernabé studied at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. ...

(born 1972), Spanish journalist *

Monica Bertagnolli Monica Bertagnolli (born 1959) is an American surgical oncologist and was the 17th director of the National Institutes of Health. She previously served as the 16th director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Prior to her governmental positio ...

(born 1959), American surgical oncologist *

Mónica Bertolino Mónica Bertolino (born July 12, 1957) is an Argentinean architect and professor of architecture. She also owns and operates Estudio Bertolino-Barrado, an architecture studio with locations in Argentina, and Spain. The studio obtained the Diplom ...

(born 1957), Argentinian architect * Mónica Bettencourt-Dias, Portuguese biochemist and cellular biologist * Monica Bharel, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health * Monica Bhide, American engineer and writer *

Monica Biernat Monica R. Biernat is a social psychologist known for her research on social judgment, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas. Biernat is the author of ...

, American social psychologist *

Monica Bîrlădeanu ( (born December 12, 1978), professionally known as Monica Dean, is a Romanian actress and model. Career Born in , she studied law at the University of . was a popular television host before accepting her first film role in 2004. In 2005, s ...

(born 1978), Romanian actress and model *

Monica Birwinyo Monica Jacobs Birwinyo (born 4 June 1990) is a Ugandan actress and Television personality. She began her career as an actress starting off with uncredited roles and moving on to recurring roles on ''Imbabazi, The Pardon'' and Irene Kulabako's ' ...

(born 1990), Ugandan actress * Monica Bisordi (born 1982), American artistic gymnast *

Monica Blank Monica Blank is an American electrical engineer whose research focuses on gyrotrons and their use in generating millimeter-wave radiation for applications including radar and nuclear magnetic resonance. She works for Communications & Power Indus ...

, American electrical engineer *

Monica Bleibtreu Monica Bleibtreu (; 4 May 1944 – 13 May 2009) was an Austrian-German actress and screenwriter, best known in the German-speaking world for her film, television and stage roles. Life and career Bleibtreu was born in Vienna, Austria, the daugh ...

(1944–2009), Austrian-German actress and screenwriter * Monica Boggioni (born 1998), Italian Paralympic swimmer *

Mònica Bonell Tuset Mònica Bonell Tuset (born 7 August 1971) is a Democratic politician from Andorra. She worked in the tourism industry. She was second deputy mayor of the city of Canillo for eight years, and Deputy General Syndic of the General Council of Andor ...

(born 1971), Andorran politician *

Monica Bonon Monica Bonon (born 24 August 1964) is an Italian former swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre breaststroke at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and official ...

(born 1964), Italian swimmer *

Monica Bonvicini Monica Bonvicini (born 1965 in Venice) is a German-Italian artist who works with installation, sculpture, video, photography and drawing mediums to explore the relationships between architecture and space, power, gender and sexuality. She is co ...

(born 1965), Italian artist *

Mónica Bosch Mónica Bosch Forrellad (born 9 September 1972) is a Spanish former alpine skier who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics and in the 1998 Winter Olympics The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the and commonly known as Nagano 1998 ...

(born 1972), Spanish alpine skier * Monica Jahan Bose, Bangladeshi artist and climate activist *

Mónica Bottero Mónica Bottero Tovagliare (born 1964) is a Uruguayan journalist, writer and politician from the Independent Party (PI). Career Bottero has been a journalist since 1982, when she joined the editorial office of '' El Día''. She was part of th ...

, Uruguayan journalist, writer and politician * Monica Boyar (1920–2013), American singer * Monica Brant (born 1970), American fitness/figure competitor and model *

Monica Brewster Monica Romaine Brewster (née Govett; 10 February 1886 – 13 December 1973) was a New Zealand arts patron and women's rights advocate. She is best known as the founding benefactor of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Early life Born on 10 Febru ...

(1886–1973), New Zealand arts patron and women's rights advocate * Monica Bridges (1863–1949), pianist and composer, wife of Robert Bridges *

Mónica Briones Mónica Angélica Briones Puccio (Santiago, Santiago de Chile, 7 July 1950 – 9 July 1984) was a Chilean painter and sculptor. Her murder during the Military dictatorship of Chile (1973–1990), military dictatorship is considered the first docu ...

(1950–1984), Chilean painter and sculptor * Monica Bristow, American politician * Monica Brown, several people *

Monica Buonfiglio Monica Buonfiglio is a Brazilian writer. She has written more than 60 books, which have been published in Brazil and abroad. Many of Buonfiglio's books have been best-sellers. During 1995 and 1996 she sold six million copies, more books that a ...

, Brazilian writer * Monica Byrne (born 1981), American playwright and science fiction author * Mónica Cabrera (born 1958), Argentinian writer and actor * Monica Cafferky, British freelance journalist *

Mónica Cahen D'Anvers Mónica Cahen d'Anvers (born November 7, 1934) is an Argentine journalist and TV news host. The daughter of French aristocrat Comte Gilbert George Louis Cahen d'Anvers and María Elina Láinez Peralta de Alvear, she completed her studies at Camb ...

(born 1934), Argentine journalist *

Monica Calhoun Monica Calhoun (born July 29, 1971) is an American film and television actress. Calhoun is best known for her roles in the films '' Bagdad Cafe'' (1987), '' The Players Club'' (1998), '' The Salon'' (2005), '' The Best Man'' (1999), and its sequ ...

(born 1971), American film and television actress * Monica Calzetta Ruiz (born 1972), Spanish chess player *

Monica Caprini Monica Caprini (born 15 May 1974) is an Italian women's international footballer who plays as a defender. She is a member of the Italy women's national football team. She was part of the team at the UEFA Women's Euro 2001 The 2001 UEFA Women's ...

(born 1974), Italian women's international footballer *

Mónica Carrillo Mónica Carrillo Martínez (born 16 September 1976) is a Spanish journalist and writer who works for Antena 3 on its ''Antena 3 Noticias'' news bulletins. She has worked for Televisión Española on the 24 horas rolling news channel, co-founde ...

(born 1976), Spanish journalist and novelist *

Mónica Carrió Mónica Carrió Esteban (born 28 March 1977 in Alzira) is a former weightlifter, competing in the 75 kg category and representing Spain at international competitions. She participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 75 kg event. She compe ...

(born 1977), Spanish weightlifter *

Mônica Carvalho Mônica Rodrigues Carvalho (born March 28, 1971, in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian actress and former model. Biography She is the daughter of retired Polish descent Sérgio Carvalho and his wife, originally from Bahia and Portugal, Mary of Gra ...

(born 1971), Brazilian actress and former model * Monica Casiraghi, Italian ultra runner *

Mónica Castaño Mónica Castaño Agudelo (born 5 June 1989) is a Colombian beauty queen and model. ''Colombia's Next Top Model'' Castaño was selected to be one of the final fifteen contestants of the first cycle of '' Colombia's Next Top Model''. She was vo ...

(born 1989), Colombian model *

Monica Castelino Monica Castelino is an Indian former actress, who has primarily appeared in the Hindi film industry. After portraying the lead role in the Tamil film ''Minsara Kanna'' (1999), Castelino appeared in glamorous roles in Hindi films throughout the ...

, Indian actress * Monica Cavanagh, Australian nun *

Monica Ceccon Monica Ceccon (born 2 March 1976) is a road cyclist representing Italy and Saint Kitts and Nevis. She represented Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2009 and competed at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships The 2009 UCI Road World Championships were h ...

(born 1976), Italian cyclist * Monica Chakwera, spouse of the president of Malawi *

Monica Chan Monica Chan Fat-yung (Chinese: 陳法蓉) is a Hong Kong actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the Miss Hong Kong 1989 pageant. Before her acting days, Chan graduated from high school in Canada and attended University of Hawaiʻi. ...

(born 1966), Hong Kong actress and spokesperson *

Monica Chang'anamuno Monica Chang’anamuno (born 1980) is a Malawian politician and educator is the current Minister of Mining in Malawi since 2019. She is a Member of Parliament for Lilongwe North Constituency. Life She became a Member of Parliament for her own hom ...

, politician in Malawi *

Monica Chaudhary Monica Chaudhary is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films and series. She is known for her work in ''Apharan (TV series), Apharan'' (2018), which was her acting debut and ''Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar'' (2023), which marked her film deb ...

(born 1985), Indian actress * Monica Chibita, Ugandan academic *

Monica Chinnakotla Monica Chinnakotla is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. After making her debut in the Tamil film '' Jeeva'' (2014), she has been seen in films including '' Jiivi'' (2019) and ''Bachelor'' (2021). Career Monica made her acting ...

, Indian actress *

Monica Chintu Monica Nanyangwe Chintu was a Zambian politician, one of Zambia's first female politicians. Life Before entering Parliament, Chintu was active in the Women's Brigade of the United National Independence Party (UNIP).Lubosi KikambaThe Role of Women ...

, Zambian politician * Monica Chitupila, Mozambican independence activist and politician *

Mónica Chuji Mónica Chuji Gualinga (born October 30, 1973) is an indigenous Ecuadorian politician who has served in the National Assembly (Ecuador), National Assembly. She is a deputy director of Indigenous Peoples Rights International. Life Chuji was born i ...

(born 1973), Ecuadorian politician *

Monica Cirinnà Monica Cirinnà (born 15 February 1963) is an Italian politician and a senator of the Democratic Party from 2013 to 2022. Biography Cirinnà graduated in law in 1993 at Sapienza University of Rome. She is known for being the author of the bil ...

(born 1963), Italian politician * Monica Cirulli (born 1982), Italian synchronized swimmer * Mónica Clapp, Mexican mathematician * Monica Clare (1924–c. 1973), aboriginal political activist and author *

Monica Geike Cobb Monica Geike Cobb (1891–1946) was a barrister and the first English woman to hold a brief in court, which she won. Early life and wartime service She was born 8 March 1891 to Revd William Cobb (later Geike Cobb), a suffragist rector who spoke ...

(1891–1946), English barrister * Monica Coghlan, English prostitute * Monica Cole (1922–1994), English geographer *

Monica Coleman Monica A. Coleman (born 1974) is a contemporary theologian associated with process theology and womanist theology. She is currently Professor of Africana Studies and the John and Patricia Cochran Scholar for Inclusive Excellence at the University ...

, American theologian * Monica Collingwood (1908–1989), American film editor *

Monica De Coninck Monica De Coninck (Ostend, 21 March 1956) is a Flemish politician for the left-wing ''Socialistische Partij Anders'' (sp.a) party. Between 6 December 2011 and October 2014 she was Minister of Labour in the Di Rupo I Government. Career De Conink ...

(born 1956), Belgian politician *

Monica Conti Monica Conti (born 10 August 1964) is a former Italian long-distance runner and cross-country runner who competed at individual senior level at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships World Athletics Cross Country Championships is the m ...

(born 1964), Italian long-distance runner * Monica Contrafatto (born 1981), Italian Paralympic athlete *

Monica Conyers Monica Ann Conyers (Esters, October 31, 1964) is an American politician from Detroit, Michigan. Elected to the Detroit City Council in 2005, she was elected by its members to serve as '' president pro tempore'' of the council for the four-year t ...

(born 1965), American politician from Detroit, Michigan * Monica Covacci (born 1971), Canadian artistic gymnast *

Monica Cox Monica Farmer Cox is a professor of engineering education at Ohio State University. Cox was the first African-American woman to earn tenure in engineering at Purdue University. She won the 2008 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and E ...

, engineer * Monica Craciun, British-Romanian physicist and academic *

(born 1967), Argentine nun *

Monica Crowley Monica Elizabeth Crowley (born September 19, 1968) is the Chief of Protocol of the United States since May 2025 in the Second presidency of Donald Trump, Second Trump administration. Crowley formerly served as the United States Department of the ...

(born 1968), American conservative pundit and television personality * Mónica Cruz (born 1977), Spanish actress *

Monica De La Cruz Monica De La Cruz (born November 11, 1974) is an American politician and insurance agent from the state of Texas. She has represented in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Early life and career De La Cruz graduated from James Pace E ...

(born 1974), American politician * Monica Csengeri (born 1996), Romanian weightlifter * Monica Cuenco (born 1994), Filipino singer * Monica Cyrino, American classical scholar * Monica Dacon (born 1934), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines schoolteacher, educator and politician * Monica Dahl (born 1975), Namibian swimmer *

Monica Das Dr. Monica Das is Associate Professor in Economics at Gargi College and a fellow at the Developing Countries Research Centre, University of Delhi, India. Her field of interest is feminist economics. She is a member of International Associatio ...

, Indian economist * Monica Day (born 1982), American broadcaster and beauty queen *

Monica Desai Monica Desai was an Indian actress. She was married to Phani Majumdar. Filmography Source: * ''Vikram Shashikala'' (1948) * ''Ajit'' (1948) * ''Chanda Ki Chandni'' (1948) * ''Chittor Vijay'' (1947) * ''Devdasi (1945 film), Devdasi'' (1945) * ...

, Indian actress *

Monica Dickens Monica Enid Dickens, MBE (10 May 1915 – 25 December 1992) was an English writer, the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens. Biography Known as "Monty" to her family and friends, she was born into an upper-middle-class London family to Henr ...

(1915–1992), British author of books for adults and children *

Mónica Dionne Mónica Xóchitl Dionne Lazo (born February 7, 1967) is an American actress born in Waterbury, Connecticut. She is of Mexican descent. Dionne is best known for her roles in telenovelas produced by TV Azteca. She also acted in movies such as '' ...

(born 1967), American actress *

Monica Dogra Monica Dogra is an American musician and actress. She has acted in six feature films, as well as released five studio albums with the band Shaa’ir and Func. She is a member on the judging panel of India's first English music talent show, ''Th ...

(born 1982), American actress *

Monica Dolan Monica Margaret Dolan (born 15 March 1969) is an English actress. She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Rosemary West in ''Appropriate Adult'' (2011) and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting R ...

(born 1969), English actress * Monica Dolinsky, American association football player *

Mónica Domínguez Blanco Mónica Domínguez Blanco (14 May 1984 – 31 July 2022) was a Spanish journalist, well known for her work in the television program Viajeros Cuatro. Early life and education Domínguez was born on 14 May 1984 in Ponferrada and during her life, ...

(1984–2022), Spanish journalist *

Monica Dominique Monica Dominique (née ''Danielsson''; born 20 July 1940) is a Swedish pianist, composer, and actress. As a musician, she is primarily a jazz pianist, and she has composed with her husband, who is also a pianist. The two often perform piano four ...

(born 1940), Swedish actor * Monica Dongban-Mensem, Nigerian judge *

Mònica Dòria Mònica Dòria Vilarrubla (born 4 December 1999) is an Andorran slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2014. Mònica was the flagbearer for Andorra at the 2020 Summer Olympics and at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Career ...

(born 1999), Andorran slalom canoeist *

Mónica Dossetti Mónica Dossetti Merlo is a Mexican actress. She made her debut as an actress as the rich and socialite ''Karla Greta Reyes Retana y de las Altas Torres'' in ''Volver a Empezar'', role which she had reprised in ''El Premio Mayor'' and ''Salud, D ...

(born 1966), Mexican actress * Monica Doti (born 1970), Brazilian table tennis player * Monica Drake (journalist), American journalist and managing editor * Monica Drake, American fiction writer *

Monica Duran Monica Irasema Duran (born January 8, 1960) is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives representing the 23rd district, which includes the communities of Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Applewood, Mountain View, ...

(born 1960), American politician *

Mónica Echeverría Monica Echeverría Yáñez (September 2, 1920 – January 3, 2020) was a Chilean journalist, writer, actress and a Literature professor. She defined herself as a feminist since "before people called it that" and called herself a "rebel" and "anar ...

(1920–2020), Chilean journalist * Monica Edmondson (born 1963), Sami glass artist *

Monica Edwards Monica Edwards (née Monica le Doux Newton; 8 November 1912 – 18 January 1998) was an English children's writer of the mid-twentieth century best known for her Romney Marsh and Punchbowl Farm series of children's novels. Early life She was ...

(1912–1998), British children's author *

Monica Elfvin Monica Elfvin later ''Nökleby'' (born 22 November 1938) is a Swedish gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as ...

(born 1938), Swedish gymnast * Monica Ell-Kanayuk, Canadian politician * Monica Enlid (born 1973), Norwegian footballer * Mónica Equihua (born 1982), Mexican race-walker * Monica Esposito (1962–2011), Italian Chinese religious scholar *

Mónica Estarreado Mónica Estarreado (born 29 June 1975, in Madrid, Spain) is a Spanish people, Spanish actress. She is best known for her role as Cayetana de la Vega on the popular Spanish comedy-drama ''Yo soy Bea'' and for her current role as Dr. Valeria Peralta ...

(born 1975), Spanish actress *

Monica Evans Monica Evans (born 7 June 1940) is an English retired actress and comedian known for her portrayal of Cecily Pigeon in Neil Simon's '' The Odd Couple''. She was in the original Broadway cast for its entire run, then appeared in the 1968 film v ...

(born 1940), British actress * Monica Faenzi (born 1965), Italian politician *

Mónica Falcioni Mónica Jacqueline Falcioni Costa (born October 10, 1968) is a retired long and triple jumper from Uruguay. Career Falcioni represented her native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. There she was the flag bearer ...

(born 1968), Uruguayan long and triple jumper *

Monica Falkner Monica Falkner (born 1996) is a netball player from New Zealand. As of the end of 2021, she had represented the New Zealand national netball team on three occasions. Early life Monica Falkner was born on 8 April 1996 in Ōpōtiki in the easter ...

, New Zealand netball player * Mónica Farro (born 1976), Uruguayan model and actress *

Mónica Fechino Mónica Fechino Wilson (born 18 February 1967) is an Argentine windsurfer. She competed in the women's one design mistral event at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as ...

(born 1967), Argentine windsurfer *

Mónica Fein Mónica Haydée Fein (born 3 June 1957) is an Argentine biochemist and Socialist Party (Argentina), Socialist Party politician who was ''intendente'' (mayor) of Rosario from 2011 to 2019. She has been a Argentine Chamber of Deputies, National Dep ...

(born 1957), Argentine politician *

Monica Felton Monica Felton (1906 – March 1970) was a British writer, town planner, feminist and social activist, a member of the Labour Party. Early life Monica Glory Page (later Felton) was born in 1906, the eldest of four siblings, Una Hilary (b. 190 ...

(1906–1970), British writer, town planner, feminist and social activist *

Mónica Feria Tinta Monica Feria Tinta (born 1966) is a British/Peruvian barrister, a specialist in public international law, at the Bar of England & Wales. She practises from Twenty Essex, London. She has been referred to as 'one of Britain's most dazzling legal m ...

(born 1966), British/Peruvian barrister, public international law specialist * Mónica Fernández, several people *

Mónica Ferrández Mónica Ferrández Arenas (born 25 October 1974) is a Spanish former rhythmic gymnast and coach. She is also a European and World medalist. Career Ferrández took up the sport at age 6 as an extracurricular activity. After a few months, she st ...

(born 1974), Spanish rhythmic gymnast and trainer *

Monica Ferrell Shana Monica Ferrell (born November 8, 1975) is an American poet and fiction writer. In 2007, she was awarded the Kathryn A. Morton Prize for her debut book of poems, ''Beasts for the Chase''. Her novel, ''The Answer Is Always Yes,'' was published ...

, American poet and fiction writer * Monica Flaherty Frassetto (1920–2008), American filmmaker and archaeologist * Monica Fletcher, British nurse * Monica Mădălina Florea (born 1993), Romanian long-distance runner *

Mónica Flores Mónica Irina Flores Grigoriu (born 31 January 1996) is a former American-born Mexican women's association football, footballer who last played as a Defender (association football)#Full-back, left-back for Liga MX Femenil club C.F. Monterrey (wo ...

(born 1996), Mexican footballer *

Mónica Fonseca Mónica Patricia Fonseca Delgadillo (born June 10, 1982) is a Colombian-American television presenter, journalist and blogger who was born in Miami, Florida. She is a United Nations Environmental Ambassador, an Audi ambassador and spokesperson, ...

(born 1982), Colombian-American television presenter, journalist and blogger * Monica Di Fonzo (born 1977), Swiss footballer and manager *

Monica Forsberg Monica Yvonne Forsberg (born 14 September 1950) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and actress. She was a member in the group Ritz, which competed in Melodifestivalen in 1983 (which finished number 4 with the song "Marionett") and 1985 (with the ...

(born 1950), Swedish singer, songwriter and actress *

Mónica Edith Frade Mónica Edith Frade is an Argentine politician who is a member of the Chamber of Deputies. Biography Frade worked as a lawyer before she was elected in 2019.https://www.hcdn.gob.ar/diputados/mfrade References {{DEFAULTSORT:Frade, Monica ...

, Argentine politician * Monica Frassoni (born 1963), Italian politician * Monica J. Freeman, African-American filmmaker * Monica Friday, Nigerian film actress, influencer, realtor, model and producer * Monica Furlong (1930–2003), British author, journalist, poet and women's activist * Monica Gagliano (born 1976), Italian ecologist * Mónica Galán (1950–2019), Argentine actress * Monica Galetti (born 1975), Samoan-born New Zealand chef * Monica Gallagher (community worker), Monica Gallagher (1923–2013), Australian community worker * Monica Gandhi, American physician and academic researcher * Mónica García (born 1974), Spanish politician * Mónica García de la Fuente (born 1980), Mexican politician and lawyer * Monica Kim Garza, American painter * Monica Garza, Mexican artist * Monica Gåsvatn (born 1968), Norwegian politician * Monica Gayle, American television news anchor * Monica Gaylord (born 1948), Canadian pianist * Monica Geingos (born 1976), First Lady of Namibia * Monica De Gennaro (born 1987), Italian volleyball player * Mónica Gerardo (born 1976), American-Mexican footballer * Monica Germino, American Dutch musician * Monica Gesue, American writer and illustrator * Monica Geuze (born 1995), Dutch television presenter and former vlogger and DJ * Monica Gill (born 1990), American model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder * Monica Giorgi (born 1946), Italian tennis player * Mónica Godoy (born 1976), Chilean actress * Monica Goermann (born 1964), Canadian gymnast * Monica Golding (1902–1997), British Army nurse and nursing administrator * Mónica Gonçalves (born 1988), Portuguese footballer * Mónica González (disambiguation), Mónica González, several people * Monica Goodling (born 1973), former Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Justice * Monica Gould (born 1957), Australian politician * Monica Grady (born 1958), British space scientist * Monica Green (historian), medieval historian * Monica Green (born 1959), Swedish politician * Monica Grefstad (born 1964), Norwegian hurdler * Mónica de Greiff (born 1956), Colombian lawyer and former Justice Minister * Monica Groop (born 1958), Finnish opera singer * Monica Guerritore (born 1958), Italian actress * Monica Gunnarsson (born 1965), Swedish race-walker * Monica Gunning, American poet * Mónica Gutiérrez (born 1955), Argentine journalist * Monica Haider (born 1963), Swedish politician * Monica Hall, English musician and writer * Monica Haller, American photographer * Monica Hampton, American documentary filmmaker * Monica Hanna, Egyptian Egyptologist * Monica Hannan, American journalist * Monica Hansen (born 1982), Norwegian model * Monica Vik Hansen (born 1973), Norwegian handball player * Monica Harding, British politician * Monica Hargrove (born 1982), American sprinter * Monica Harrison (1897–1983), English mezzo-soprano * Monica Havelka (1956–2009), American rower * Monica Heisey, Canadian writer, screenwriter and comedian * Monica Heldal (born 1991), Norwegian musician and songwriter * Monica Heller (born 1955), Canadian linguist * Monica Hellström, Danish producer and production manager * Monica Helms (born 1951), American transgender activist and writer * Monica Hesse, American journalist and author * Monica Hickmann Alves (born 1987), Brazilian footballer * Monica Beverly Hillz (born 1985), American drag performer and transgender activist * Monica of Hippo (322–387), Numidian saint, the mother of Saint Augustine * Monica Hitchcock (born 1958), Canadian volleyball player * Monica Holler (born 1984), Swedish cyclist * Monica Holmes (born 1944), Australian politician * Monica Horan (born 1963), American actress * Monica Howe, British costume designer * Monica Huggett (born 1953), British musician * Monica Hughes (1925–2003), British Canadian children's writer * Monica Huppert, Canadian make-up artist * Monica Iacob Ridzi (born 1977), Romanian politician * Monica Iagăr (born 1973), Romanian high jumper * Monica Iozzi (born 1981), Brazilian actress and reporter * Monica Isakstuen (born 1976), Norwegian writer from Fredrikstad * Monica C. Jackson, American statistician and academic administrator * Monica Jackson (1920–2020), Scottish climber * Mónica Jaramillo (born 1984), Colombian journalist, news presenter, model and former beauty pageant contestant * Monica Jauca (born 1968), Romanian biathlete * Mónica Jiménez (1940–2020), Chilean politician * Monica McKelvey Johnson, American artist and activist * Monica Johnson (1946–2010), American screenwriter * Monica Jones (disambiguation), Monica Jones, several people * Monica Joyce (born 1958), English-Irish-American long-distance runner * Monica Juma (born 1963), Kenyan diplomat * Monica Justice, American-Canadian developmental geneticist * Mônica Kabregu, Uruguayan ceramicist and painter * Monica Karina, musical artist * Monica Keena (born 1979), American actress * Monica Van Kerrebroeck (1939–2023), Belgian Catholic nun and politician * Monica Khanna (born 1986), Indian actress * Monica Khonado (born 1996), TV presenter and Miss Earth Indonesia 2020 * Monica Kim, Canadian singer * Monica Kimick (c. 1906–1982), British film editor * Monica Knudsen (born 1975), Norwegian football coach * Monica Kraft, American scientist and medical professor * Mónica Kräuter (born 1967), Venezuelan chemist and professor * Monica Kulling (born 1952), Canadian children's author * Monica Kurth, American teacher and politician * Monica Lacy (born 1970), American television and film actress * Monica Lakhanpaul, British pediatrician * Monica S. Lam, American computer scientist * Monica Lamb-Powell (born 1964), American basketball player * Monica Langley, American journalist and businesswoman * Monica Lanz (born 1991), Dutch rower * Monica Larner (born 1970), Italian wine critic and writer * Mónica Lavín (born 1955), Mexican author * Monica Lăzăruț (born 1977), Romanian cross-country skier * Monica Lee Gradischek (born 1971), American actress * Monica Leeuw, South African judge * Monica Lennon (born 1981), Scottish politician * Mónica Esmeralda León (born 1991), Mexican actress and filmmaker * Monica Lewinsky (born 1973), American White House intern and scandal celebrity * Monica Lewis (1922–2015), American actress and singer * Monica Lierhaus (born 1970), German sports journalist and television host * Monica Lindeen (born 1962), American politician * Monica Lindfors (born 2000), Finnish figure skater * Monica Lindstrom, American lawyer * Monica Lionheart, American singer-songwriter * Mónica Litza (born 1961), Argentine politician * Mónica Liyau (born 1967), Peruvian table tennis player * Monica Løken, Norwegian handball player * Monica Lopera (born 1985), Colombian-American actress * Mónica López (disambiguation), Mónica López, several people * Monica Loughman, Irish ballet dancer and teacher * Monica Lovinescu (1923–2008), Romanian essayist * Monica C. Lozano (born 1956), American newspaper editor * Monica Lundqvist (born 1967), Swedish tennis player * Monica Lynch, musical artist * Monica Lynn (born 1964), American composer * Monica Macaulay, American linguist * Monica MacDonald (born 1967), Australian figure skater and coach * Mónica Macha (born 1972), Argentine politician * Mónica Macías (born 1972), Equatoguinean author * Monica MacIvor (1881–1939), South African painter * Monica Macovei (born 1959), Romanian politician * Mónica Madariaga (1942–2009), Chilean lawyer, academic and politician * Monica Majoli (born 1963), American artist * Monica Mæland (born 1968), Norwegian lawyer and politician * Mónica Malavassi (born 1989), Costa Rican basketball player and former footballer * Monica Malpass (born 1961), American journalist * Monica Malta, social epidemiologist * Monica Mancini (born 1952), Italian-American singer * Monica Márquez (born 1969), American judge * Mónica Martínez (born 1975), Spanish journalist, model and television presenter * Monica Aissa Martinez, visual artist * Monica Muñoz Martinez (born 1984), American historian * Monica Marulli (born 1975), Italian volleyball player * Monica Mason (born 1941), British ballet dancer and teacher * Monica Mattos, Brazilian former pornographic actress, director, dancer and television * Monica Maughan (1933–2010), Australian actress * Monica Mya Maung (1917–2008), archivist active in Burma * Monica Maurice (1908–1995), British industrialist * Monica Maxwell (born 1976), American basketball player and coach * Mónica Mayer, Mexican artist, activist and art critic * Monica Mayhem (born 1978), Australian pornographic actress, dancer and singer * Monica Ngezi Mbega, Tanzanian politician * Monica McFawn (born 1979), American writer * Monica McInerney, Australian writer * Monica Beatrice McKenzie (1905–1988), New Zealand teacher, dietitian and public servant * Monica McLemore, American nurse and academic researcher * Monica McNutt, ESPN basketball analyst and former collegiate basketball player * Monica McWilliams (born 1954), British politician and academic * Monica Medina (born 1962), American lawyer and environmental activist * Mónica Medina, American scientist * Monica Mehta, American financial journalist * Mónica Mendes (born 1993), Portuguese footballer * Mónica Mesalles (born 1987), Spanish artistic gymnast * Mónica Mesones, Uruguayan model * Mónica Messa (born 1966), Spanish basketball player * Monica Michel (born 1955), French politician * Mónica Miguel (1936–2020), Mexican actress * Monica Milne, first woman diplomat in the UK * Mònica Miquel Serdà (1962–2023), Spanish politician * Mónica de Miranda, Portuguese visual artist and researcher * Monica Mohan, American artist * Monica Mok (born 1981), Chinese-born Australian model and film actress * Monica Mondardini (born 1960), Italian manager * Mónica Montañés (born 1966), Venezuelan screenwriter and journalist * Monica Montgomery Steppe, American politician * Monica Moorehead, American political activist * Monica Moriarty, Canadian female curler * Monica Moss (fashion designer), Monica Moss, Bolivian fashion designer * Monica Mugenyi (born 1969), Ugandan lawyer and judge * Monica Murnan (born 1966), American politician * Monica Musenero, Ugandan veterinarian and epidemiologist * Monica Musonda (born c. 1976), Zambian lawyer and entrepreneur * Monica Naisen (died 1626), Japanese Roman Catholic martyr beatified in 1867 * Mónica Naranjo (born 1974), Spanish singer * Monica Nashandi (born 1959), Namibian diplomat and politician * Monica Van Nassauw (born 1968), Belgian cyclist * Mónica Navarro (born 1968), Argentinian musical artist * Monica Ndaya, DR Congolese footballer * Monica von Neumann (1964–2019), American socialite * Monica Nevins, Canadian mathematician * Monica Niculescu (born 1987), Romanian tennis player * Monica Nielsen (1937–2025), Swedish actress * Mónica Noguera (born 1971), Mexican TV personality * Monica Nolan (1913–1995), American tennis player * Monica Nordquist (1941–2017), Swedish actress * Monica Novotny, American journalist * Monica Azuba Ntege, Ugandan politician * Mónica Núñez (born 1976), Dominican Republic boxer * Mónica Ocampo (born 1987), Mexican footballer * Monica Ogah (born 1994), Nigerian singer * Mónica Ojeda (born 1988), Ecuadorian writer * Monica Okoye (born 1999), Japanese basketball player * Monica Oliphant (born 1940), British-Australian academic and physicist * Monica Olmi (born 1970), Italian swimmer * Mónica Oltra (born 1969), Spanish politician * Monica Olvera de la Cruz, soft-matter theorist * Monica Ong, American visual poet * Monica I. Orozco, American historian * Monica Owusu-Breen, American TV producer * Monica Padman (born 1987), American podcaster and actor * Mónica Palacios (disambiguation), Mónica Palacios, several people * Mónica Palencia, Ecuadorian politician * Monica Partridge (1915–2008), Russian and Slavonic scholar * Mónica Pastrana (born 1989), Puerto Rican model * Monica Patel (born 1999), Indian politician * Mónica Patron (born 1963), Mexican sports shooter * Monica Paulus, human rights activist from Papuan New Guinea * Monica Jones Kaufman Pearson, American journalist * Monica E. Peek, American physician * Mónica Pellecer Alecio, Guatemalan archaeologist * Monica Penders (born 1964), Australian film producer * Mónica Pérez de las Heras (born 1965), Spanish journalist, writer and teacher * Monica Peterson (born 1984), Canadian fencer * Monica Petzal, British artist * Monica Pidgeon (1913–2009), British interior designer and writer * Monica Pimentel (born 1989), Aruban taekwondo practitioner * Monica Pinette (born 1977), Canadian modern pentathlete * Mónica Pinto (born 1952), Argentinian lawyer and politician * Mónica Ponce de León (born 1965), American architect * Mónica Pont (born 1969), Spanish long-distance runner * Monica Poole (1921–2003), British wood engraver * Monica Porter, Hungarian-born British journalist * Monica Potter (born 1971), American actress * Monica Potts, American journalist and non-fiction writer * Claudette Monica Powell, also known as Sister Monica Clare, American nun * Monica Prasad, American sociologist * Monica Prieto-Teodoro (born 1966), Filipino politician * Monica Proenca (born 1972), Brazilian dance choreographer * Monica Puig (born 1993), Puerto Rican tennis player * Mónica Pulgar (born 1971), Spanish basketball player * Monica Queen, Scottish singer * Mónica Quintela, Portuguese politician * Mónica Quinteros (born 1988), Ecuadorian footballer * Monica Raghwan, Fijian politician * Monica Rahanitraniriana, Malagasy sprinter * Mònica Ramírez (born 1993), Andorran swimmer * Mónica Ramírez Almadani (born 1979), American judge * Mónica Ramírez (activist), American civil rights attorney and trade unionist * Monica Ramon (born 1978), Spanish-American actress * Mónica Ramos (born 1998), Colombian footballer * Mónica Randall (born 1942), Spanish film actress * Monica Rawlins, British poster designer and activist * Monica Raymund (born 1986), American actress * Monica Redlich (1909–1965), English writer * Monica Reeves (born 1972), Canadian poker player * Mónica Regonesi (born 1961), Chilean long-distance runner * Monica Reinach (born 1966), South African tennis player * Monica Reinagel (born 1964), American nutritionist * Mônica Rezende (born 1969), Brazilian swimmer * Monica Rho, Costa Rican tennis player * Monica Rial (born 1975), American voice actress and ADR director * Monica Rich Kosann, American photographer * Monica Richards, American poet * Monica Richardson, American newspaper editor * Mônica Riedel, First Lady of Mato Grosso do Sul (2023-present) * Monica Riley (c. 1926–2013), American scientist * Mónica Rincón (born 1975), Chilean journalist * Mónica Ríos (born 1996), American-raised Puerto Rican footballer * Monica Ritterband (born 1955), Danish artist * Monica Robb Blasdel, American politician * Monica Roberts (1962–2020), American writer and transgender rights advocate * Mônica Rodrigues (born 1967), Brazilian volleyball player * Monica Rodriguez (disambiguation), Monica Rodriguez, several people * Monica Rokhman (born 1997), American group rhythmic gymnast * Monica Romano, Italian activist, writer and politician * Mónica Rosa (born 1978), Portuguese runner * Monica Rose (1948–1994), British TV show quiz hostess * Monica Ross (1950–2013), British artist, academic and feminist * Monica Roșu (born 1987), Romanian artistic gymnast * Monica Rudquist, American ceramics artist * Mónica Rueda (born 1976), Spanish field hockey player * Monica Rundqvist (born 1962), Swedish sports shooter * Monica Rutherford (1944–2024), English artistic gymnast * Monica Ruwanpathirana (1946–2004), Sri Lankan poet * Monica Sabolo (born 1971), French writer and journalist * Monica Sagna (born 1991), Senegalese judoka * Monica Saili (born 1997), Samoan wrestler * Mônica Salmaso (born 1971), Brazilian musical artist * Mónica Sánchez (born 1970), Peruvian actress * Monica Sandve (born 1973), Norwegian handball player * Mónica Santa María (1972–1994), Peruvian model and TV hostess * Monica Scattini (1956–2015), Italian actress * Monica Scheel (born 1967), Brazilian sailor * Mónica Schlotthauer (born 1963), Argentine union leader and politician * Monica Sehgal (born 1990), Indian television actress * Monica Seles (born 1973), American-Serbian tennis player * Monica Semedo (born 1984), Luxembourgish politician * Monica Sereda, American paracyclist * Monica Sex, Israeli alternative rock band * Monica Shafaq, British health advocate * Monica Shannon (1893–1965), American writer * Monica Sharma (born 1992), Indian model, television and film actress * Monica Sileoni (born 1999), Finnish artistic gymnast * Mônica da Silva, American singer-songwriter * Mônica da Silva (volleyball) (born 1960), Brazilian volleyball player * Monica Simpson, American reproductive rights activist * Monica Sims (1925–2018), British radio executive * Monica Sinclair (1925–2002), British operatic contralto * Monica Sintra (born 1978), Portuguese singer * Monica Sjöö (1938–2005), Swedish painter, writer and anarcho/eco-feminist * Monica Skeete (1923–1997), Grenadian poet * Monica L. Smith, American archaeologist and anthropologist * Mónica Soares (born 1994), Portuguese handball player * Monica Kristensen Solås (born 1950), Norwegian explorer * Monica Sone (1919–2011), Japanese-American writer * Monica Sorelle, Haitian-American filmmaker and artist * Mônica Sousa (born 1960), executive director * Mónica Spear (1984–2014), Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder * Monica Staggs (born 1970), American stuntwoman and actress * Monica Stefani (born 1957), Italian gymnast * Monica Stevens (born 1967), Antigua and Barbuda sprinter * Monica Lisa Stevenson (born 1967), American gospel musician * Monica Faith Stewart (born 1952), American politician * Monica Stoian (born 1982), Romanian javelin thrower * Monica Stonier (born 1976), American educator and politician * Monica Strebel, Swiss actress * Monica Sumra (born 1980), Indian cricketer * Monica Svensson (born 1978), Swedish racewalker * Monica Swinn, Belgian actress * Monica Tabengwa, lawyer and researcher on LGBTIQ issues * Monica Tadros, American plastic and reproductive surgeon * Monica Tagoai, rugby player * Monica Tap (born 1962), Canadian painter, artist and academic * Monica Taylor (1877–1968), English biologist * Mònica Terribas i Sala (born 1968), Spanish journalist * Monica Theodorescu (born 1963), German equestrian * Monica Tidwell (born 1954), American model * Monica Toft, American international relations scholar * Monica Törnell (born 1954), Swedish singer-songwriter * Mónica Torres, Mexican taekwondo practitioner * Monica Toth (born 1970), Romanian triple jumper * Monica Tranel (born 1966), American rower, lawyer and political candidate * Monica Trapaga, Australian entertainment presenter, jazz singer and writer * Mónica Troadello, Argentine politician * Monica Turner, American ecologist * Monica Turner (ornithologist) (c. 1925–2013), English ornithologist * Monica Twum (born 1978), Ghanaian sprinter * Monica Ulmanu, Romanian journalist and graphics editor * Monica Ungureanu (born 1988), Romanian judoka * Mónica Urquiza (born 1965), Argentine politician * Monica Valentinelli, Italian-American game designer * Monica Vallarin (born 1965), Italian swimmer * Monica Valvik (born 1970), Norwegian cyclist * Monica VanDieren, American mathematician * Mónica Vargas Celis, Mexican film and television producer * Monica Vaughan (born 1952), British Paralympic swimmer * Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, American academic physiatrist * Mónica Vergara (born 1983), Mexican footballer * Monica Vernon (born 1957), American politician * Monica Verschoor (born 1950), Dutch pop singer and pianist * Monica Vikström-Jokela (born 1960), Finnish-Swedish television script writer * Mónica Villa (born 1954), Argentine actress * Monica Vișan (born 1979), Romanian mathematician * Monica Vitti (1931–2022), Italian actress * Monica Waldvogel (born 1956), Brazilian journalist * Monica Walker (illustrator), British writer and illustrator * Monica Walker (born 1987), American curler * Monica P. Wallace, American politician and attorney * Monica Ward (born 1965), Italian voice actress * Monica Webb Hooper, American behavioral scientist and clinical psychologist * Monica Wehby (born 1962), American physician and politician * Mónica Weiss, Argentine illustrator, artist, writer and architect * Monica West, American fiction writer * Monica Wetterström (born 1956), Swedish wheelchair racer * Monica Wichfeld (1894–1945), Danish resistance fighter * Monica Wilson (1908–1982), South African anthropologist * Monica Witni (1918–1982), American composer * Monica Witt (born 1979), American defector and former airman * Monica Wofford, American business executive * Monica Woods (born 1972), American meteorologist * Monica Wright (born 1988), American basketball player * Mónica Xavier (born 1956), Uruguayan politician * Monica Yin (born 1977), Taiwanese actress * Monica Youn, American poet and lawyer * Monica Youngblood, American politician * Monica Yunus (born 1979), Bangladeshi-Russian-American opera singer * Mónica Zalaquett (born 1962), Chilean businesswoman and politician * Monica Zanetti, Australian filmmaker, known for "Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)" (2020) * Monica Zetterlund (1937–2005), Swedish singer and actress * Mónica Zetzsche, Argentine engineer

Fictional characters

* Monica in the film ''Baby Driver'' * Monica in the animated series ''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' * Monica (Monica and Friends), Monica in ''Monica's Gang'' * Monica, a crossing guard in ''The Angry Birds Movie'' * Monica in the TV series ''Touched by an Angel'' * Characters of the Dead or Alive series#Monica, Monica in the video game ''Dead or Alive Xtreme 3'' * Monica Geller in the TV series ''Friends'' * Monica Gallagher in the TV series Shameless (British TV series), ''Shameless'' (UK) and Shameless (American TV series), ''Shameless'' (US) * Monica Long Dutton in the American TV series ''Yellowstone (American TV series), Yellowstone'' * Monica Madden in George Gissing's 1893 novel ''The Odd Women'' * Monica Quartermaine in the TV series ''General Hospital'' * Monica Rambeau in Marvel Comics * Monica Reeves in the film ''Bad Hair Day (2015 film), Bad Hair Day'' * Monica Sherwood in the film ''The Fabelmans'' * Monica Vandham in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 3'' * Monica Lewinsky – American, heroine of a moral scandal involving Bill Clinton

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