Montgomery

Masculine

Meaning

Mountain of the powerful man or from Montgommery, a place in Normandy.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French place name Montgommery, composed of mont meaning 'mountain' and a personal name element. The name originated as a Norman place name and was brought to England after the Norman Conquest.

About the Name Montgomery

Montgomery is a distinguished surname that has been adopted as a given name, with origins in Norman French place names. It carries an aristocratic, formal quality and is often shortened to the more casual Monty.

Notable Bearers

Montgomery Clift Montgomery Ward

Historical People Named Montgomery

Montgomery Blair

Montgomery C. Meigs

General

Montgomery Meigs

Gen.

Montgomery P. Blair

Hon.

Montgomery Schuyler

Montgomery Taylor

Rear Admiral