Montagu Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Montagu Name at a Glance

Name	Montagu
Meaning	Variant of Montague: Pointed hill. Steep mountain. More commonly found as a surname, although used occasionally as a first name.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Montagu Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Montagu means “Variant of Montague: Pointed hill. Steep mountain. More commonly found as a surname, although used occasionally as a first name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Montagu Name Origin

Our database records Montagu under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Montagu a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Montagu is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Montagu

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