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The Pennsylvania place name Monaca is a shortened form of Monacatootha, the name of a Native American active in the area during the French and Indian war.

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http://www.bchistory.org/beavercounty/BeaverCountyCommunities/Monaca/Monaca.html

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However, it's probable that as a girls' name Monaca is simply an alternative spelling for Monica.