Monica’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Monica
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Monica. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Monica's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Monica mean?
Monica’s meaning is unknown. Behind the Name says it is most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin, and Wikipedia notes that its earliest known bearer, Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine, was born in Roman Africa. Since the Middle Ages, Behind the Name adds, the name has been associated with the Latin moneo, “to advise”, and the Greek monos, “one, single”. It has been used in English since the 18th century, and Wikipedia mentions Monica Thorne in Anthony Trollope’s 1858 novel Doctor Thorne.
Monica nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name lists Monique and Monika as variants and Mona as a Scandinavian diminutive. Wikipedia gives a tour of spellings: Mónica in Spanish and Portuguese, Mônica in Brazil, Moonika in Estonia and Mónika in Hungary. Saint Monica herself is sometimes written Monnica, Wikipedia adds.
Some famous Monicas
Monica Seles became the youngest-ever French Open champion in 1990, at 16, won nine major singles titles and was world No. 1 for 178 weeks. On Friends, Courteney Cox played Monica Geller, the chef known for her cleanliness and competitiveness, in all 236 episodes. And Saint Monica, who lived in the 4th century, is remembered for her prayers for her son Augustine, who wrote about her in his Confessions.
Monica through the decades
Monica peaked in the 1970s. US Social Security data has it entering the top 200 in the 1950s, rising to 86th in the 1960s and reaching its best rank, 45th, in the 1970s, when more than 61,000 American girls were named Monica. It was 57th in the 1980s and 90th in the 1990s. Wikipedia says its best single year was 1977, at 39th.
Did you know?
Santa Monica, California, may be named after a saint’s tears. Wikipedia gives one version in which Juan Crespí named the area after the Kuruvungna Springs, which reminded him of the tears Saint Monica shed over her son’s early impiety. The city’s name simply means “Saint Monica”.
Gift ideas for a Monica
- For a tennis player. Match notes, in honor of Monica Seles.
- For a Friends fan. Recipes and cleaning lists Monica Geller would approve of.
- For a beach lover. Trip notes for anyone who loves Santa Monica.
- For Mother’s Day. Saint Monica is remembered as a devoted mother.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Monica is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Monica on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Monica’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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