EntertainmentAmerican1926 – 1962
Norma Jeane Mortenson
Legendary actress and model, iconic Hollywood star
Biography
Better known as Marilyn Monroe, she was an American actress, model, and singer who became one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. She starred in numerous films and became a cultural symbol of beauty and femininity.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1926
Died
1962
Thinking about the name
Normajean
American origin
“A two-part compound name combining Norma with Jean, popular in mid-20th century American naming, particularly in working-class and Southern communities. Normajean has an earnest, wholesome quality, made famous through Marilyn Monroe's birth name (Norma Jeane Mortenson). The name suggests both traditional values and understated glamour.”