Monroe is associated with the meaning “From the mouth of the Roe river” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Monroe is a Scottish surname that comes from the Gaelic phrase "bun Roe," meaning "mouth of the Roe River." The Roe is a river in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Families who lived near that river eventually carried the name with them as they migrated, turning a geographic description into a family identity.