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Monroe

/ mun-RO /

unisex

Meaning

Mouth of the Roe river

Origin

Scottish

Monroe is a Scottish surname, originally referring to people from the mouth of the river Roe in Ireland. While it has historical use as a masculine name (often honoring President James Monroe), its modern resurgence is heavily driven by its status as an iconic 'Old Hollywood' name, famously the stage name of Marilyn Monroe.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Monroe.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESFP
15.2%
ENFP
13.8%
INFJ
11.45%
ISFP
10.1%
ENFJ
9.4%
ISFJ
8.75%
INFP
7.6%
ESTP
6.8%
ESTJ
5.4%
ENTP
4.1%
ISTP
3.2%
ENTJ
2.5%
ISTJ
1.4%
ESFJ
0.2%
INTP
0.1%
INTJ
0%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Monroe is perceived as 'glamorous' and 'chic'. It has a sophisticated, vintage sound. It is favored by parents who want a name that feels both established and trendy. Its rise as a given name for girls has been bolstered by celebrity use, such as Mariah Carey naming her daughter Monroe in 2011.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

M

Marilyn Monroe

Iconic American actress and cultural legend (1926–1962)

J

James Monroe

5th President of the United States and namesake of the Monroe Doctrine (1758–1831)

M

Monroe Jackson Rathbone V

Full name of actor Jackson Rathbone (b. 1984)

Sibling Names

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