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Monroe

Name Meaning:

Scottish surname derived from Gaelic Rothach, meaning "man from Ro," possibly referring to the River Roe in Ireland. Heavily associated with Marilyn Monroe.

Noteable Namesakes

Marilyn Monroe (Actress - surname); James Monroe (US President - surname); Monroe Cannon (Son of Mariah Carey - Male)

Origin

Scottish Gaelic

Popularity

US: #384 (Male), #449 (Female), UK: #476 (Male), #619 (Female)

Variations/Nicknames

Roe

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