User blog comment:Artiepenguin/Was Monroe's name ever Eddie?/@comment-1966944-20120218091751

I've heard this rumor before. Someone may know for certain but in my research I have not come across Monroe ever being called Eddie. A special advanced preview of the pilot was availiable a couple weeks before it aired on my cable system. It was the first 25 minutes of the pilot. Monroe's name first or last was never mentioned. When I saw the full pilot episode, when it did air, I didn't remember his name being mentioned and I re-watched the pilot that I have recorded and his first name was never mentioned. No first name for his character is listed on the Grimm Wikipedia report (although those reports are not always accurate) and the official NBC site doesn't mention it either. On some Fanfiction sites, some stories featuring Monroe refer to him as "Eddie". Having said, that I'm open to anyone coming up with a response that is verifiable. You said there is valid proof his name is Eddie. What is that proof? I don't know why anyone would think there was a conspiracy to hide his name. Its possible this rumor started with a subtle reference to another old show, some of you might remember, "The Munsters". In it their son was named Eddie Munster. Monroe is a type of Monster (Munster), so juxtaposition it with Eddie Munster and you have Eddie Monroe! Just a crazy suggestion. Many times writers will name a character just for reference early on as a show is developing and not use that name in the final production. That maybe the case here. Either way if someone has proof, I'd like to see it!