There are various stories as to how Marilyn got her name, and several people have claimed to have named her.
The most common (and most likely true) version is that the name Marilyn was chosen by Fox talent scout Ben Lyon, who got Marilyn her first screen test. It is said to have come from stage actress Marilyn Miller.
As per Marilyncollector.com, the last name Monroe was Marilyn's mother's maiden name. It was suggested either by her mother Gladys, her guardian Grace McKee Goddard, or by Marilyn herself, according to various versions of the story. Norma Jeane began using the name in 1946, but did not legally change it until 1956.
Check out Marilyn Monroe's Filmography on IMDb.
It's been more than 50 years since Marilyn Monroe died, but Americans are still as obsessed with her as ever. She just had her birthday so photos of her on Facebook and Pinterest has gone viral than usual. But be careful, because many of them are completely fake.
Check out some viral photos of Marilyn Monroe that are totally fake at Gizmodo.com.