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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Man from the north (originally denoting Vikings/Norse settlers, later people from Normandy)
- Origin
- Old English / Old French (Germanic)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- NOR-mən
Norman means "man from the north," a name that first described Vikings and Norse settlers and later came to mean people from Normandy. It comes from Old English and Old French, with Germanic roots, and is pronounced NOR-mən. It's a sturdy two-syllable name with a long history behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Norman
Meaning: Man from the north (originally denoting Vikings/Norse settlers, later people from Normandy).
Origin: Old English / Old French (Germanic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Norman
NOR-mənIPA /ˈnɔːrmən/
Popularity of Norman
Norman peaked at #36 in 1931, when 5,426 babies received the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1313, with 148 babies named Norman that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Norman mean?
Man from the north (originally denoting Vikings/Norse settlers, later people from Normandy). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Norman?
Norman is pronounced NOR-mən (IPA: /ˈnɔːrmən/).
Is Norman a popular name right now?
Norman peaked at #36 in 1931 and is ranked #1313 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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