United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
"Audiences worldwide recognized Monroe as a Hollywood icon whose signature pout and captivating charm defined an era of glamour."
5th President of the United States; author of the Monroe Doctrine (1758-1831)
"Monroe's presidency established a lasting foreign policy principle known as the Monroe Doctrine."
a town of southeast Michigan on Lake Erie
"The ferry docks in Monroe, the historic town situated on the shores of Lake Erie in southeast Michigan."
a town in north central Louisiana
"Monroe is a bustling city located in north central Louisiana known for its historic architecture and vibrant music scene."
A Scottish topographic surname, from Scottish Gaelic from Gaelic words meaning "foot of a hill"
"The Monroe family has lived on that small farm at the foot of the hill for generations."
The name Monroe originated as an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Ruairc, which literally means "descendant of Ruarc." It was adopted into English to denote someone associated with the River Roe in Northern Ireland.