Norman name meaning
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What does Norman mean?
Customary and Evergreen unisex name Norman came from Old High German, Swedish, Old English, Old Norse and Germanic, Norman means "Surname, Northerner, Man from the North, Northman or Man of the North" is used in English, Swedish, German, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Scottish.
Norman is German equivalent of Norman. Also Norman is form of Norðmaðr in Danish language. Unisex name Norman is originated from Old High German, Swedish, Old English, Old Norse and Germanic, used in English, Swedish, German, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Scottish languages, Norman means "Surname, Northerner, Man from the North, Northman or Man of the North".
Norman is compound of new and rarefied NOR and sufficiently quirky MANN.. Norman is celebrated on June 6th.
How do I pronounce Norman?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Norman is n(o)-rman. nor-man is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.
Variants of Norman
Nordman, Normand, Agnora, Noralf, Adelmann, Manbert, Norðmaðr, Arktander, Noralv, Ahlmann, Arctander
Names that rhyme with NormanHow popular is the name Norman?
Norman was a very popular name in United States. Over 253547 babies have been named Norman since 1880. When at its peak in 1931, 5585 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 36th position.
However after 220 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 27 times Norman was a common name in New South Wales.
Over 846 babies have been named Norman since 1952. At its zenith in 1953,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.
Norman is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1931 and was able to reach the top 400 names.
In 1988, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 364 on boy names chart when 88 babies were given the name Norman. There are over 1697 babies that have been given the name Norman in France.
Norman is a unique baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1964 and was last seen in 1992, during its 27 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.
In 1968, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 117 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Norman. There are over 343 babies that have been given the name Norman in Ireland.
Also, during its short run of just 2 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 99 on boy names chart when 34 babies were named Norman.
Norman is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 1996, peaked in 1996 when it ranked 1337th. There are over 130 babies that have been given the name Norman in England and Wales.
It had a short run of 5 years on Belgium boy names chart. Norman is a rare baby name in Queensland, chances of it being still in use are very slim.
But Norman is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 1000 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Canada, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Scotland, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, Jamaica and Papua New Guinea.
At least, 620000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 1221 | 151 | ||
| 2017 | 1119 | 170 | ||
| 2016 | 1085 | 180 | ||
| 2015 | 1236 | 146 | ||
| 2014 | 1113 | 171 | ||
Facts
Norman in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 470 | 338 | 0 | 6 |
 | 200 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Norman?
Logic isn't your strongest side but perfectionism is something people admire you for. You never settle for less. Liberating from your self-imposed restrictions will affect your life in a positive rather than negative way as you assume. You are always in the center of attention because of the unusual lifestyle you lead and life decisions that seem too dangerous to some but inspiring to others. Number 3 as an expression number reveals your charm, positive attitude toward life, and contagious smile.
Parents who liked Norman, loved these names
- Jillian - Cherished Jillian largely is used in Swedish and Danish is a gender insensitive name. Its origin is in Latin and Greek, meaning of Jillian is "Down-bearded Youth, Child of the Gods or Epic". In 2015, cherished name Jillian elevated to 437th position among girl names in United States
- Tara - Darling Tara is used in Sindhi, Sanskrit and Danish is a gender-neutral name, Tara means "Hill or Rocky Hill" came from Celtic and Old Irish
- Tina - Of Old Greek, Germanic and Latin origin, Cherished and Conifer Tina means "Pure or River", prevalently used in Spanish and Telugu is used as a unisex name
- Clifford - Well-Liked and Ever lasting unisex name Clifford means "Ford Near the Cliff, Ford or Name of a Place" and of Old English origin is predominantly used in English, Danish and Finnish
- Ralph means Wise Wolf or Counsel is used in Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian bestowed upon both boys and girls came from Old High German and Germanic
Famous people named Norman
- Norman Morrison, Baltimore Quaker best
- Norman Mayer, American anti-nuclear weapons activist
- Norman Porteous, noted theologian and writer on Old Testament issues
- Norman Ravitch, professor emeritus of history at University of California
- Norman Kemp Smith, Scottish philosopher
- Norman Nicholson, English poet associated with the Cumbrian town of Millom
- Norman Collins, British writer
- Norman Sperling, {{citation
- Norman Macrae, British economist, journalist and author
- Norman Boyd Kinnear, Scottish zoologist and ornithologist
- Norman Cameron, Scottish poet, distantly related to Thomas Babington
- Norman Hipel, Canadian politician
- Norman Sherry, English born American novelist, biographer
- Norman Dello Joio, American composer whose output spanned over half a century
- Norman Cousins, American political journalist, author, professor
- Norman Geras, political theorist and Professor Emeritus of Politics at the University of Manchester
- Norman Macfarlane, Baron Macfarlane of Bearsden, Scottish industrialist and former member of the House of Lords
- Norman Pilcher, former British police officer
- Norman Edsall, sailor
- Norman Kittson, was one of early Minnesota's most prominent citizens
- Norman Ault, book illustrator and writer
- Norman Evans, variety and radio performer,
- Norman E. Bowie, is professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota
- Norman Whitley, British Army officer and supreme court judge
- Norman Dubie, author of twenty-eight collections of poetry
- Norman W. Walker, British businessman and pioneer
- Norman Levine, Canadian short-story writer, novelist and poet
- Norman Turnbull, (August 24, 1900
- Norman Croucher, British mountain climber
- Norman Lockhart Smith, British colonial administrator
- Norman Charles Miller, American journalist
- Norman D. Vaughan, American dogsled driver and explorer whose first claim to fame was participating
- Norman C. Fletcher, co-founder and partner of the architectural firm The Architects' Collaborative
- Norman Manea, Jewish Romanian writer and author of short fiction, novels
- Norman Lockyer, English scientist and astronomer
- Norman Borlaug, American agronomist and humanitarian
- Norman Foster Ramsey Jr., Norman Foster Ramsey Jr
- Norman Thagard, American scientist and former U.S. Marine Corps officer and naval aviator and NASA astronaut
- Norman Haworth, scientist
- Norman Heatley, member of the team of Oxford University scientists
- Norman Steenrod, mathematician most widely
- Norman Malcolm, American philosopher
- Norman Johnson, mathematician at Wheaton College, Norton
- Norman Davies, British-Polish historian noted for his publications on the history of Europe
- Norman Levinson, American mathematician
- Norman O. Brown, American scholar, writer, and social philosopher
- Norman L. Bowen, scientist
- Norman Thomas Gilroy, Australian bishop
- Norman Geisler, Christian systematic theologian and philosopher
- Norman Tindale, Australian anthropologist, archaeologist
- Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, British architect whose company, Foster + Partners
- Norman Hackerman, American chemist, professor
- Norman Rockwell, American author, painter and illustrator
- Norman Granz, American jazz music impresario
- Norman Tebbit, British politician and life peer
- Norman Bethune, Canadian physician, medical innovator
- Norman Spinrad, American science fiction author, essayist
- Norman Jewison, Canadian film director, producer, actor
- Norman Wisdom, English actor, comedian
- Norman Mineta, American politician
- Norman Lear, American television writer and producer
- Norman Panama, American screenwriter and film director
- Norman Lamont, British politician and former Conservative MP for Kingston-upon-Thames
- Norman Fowler, Baron Fowler, member of Margaret Thatcher's ministry
- Norman Mailer, American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright
- Norman McLaren, Scottish Canadian animator
Lists having Norman
- Boys names beginning with N
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- Girl names that starts with Nor
- Boy names that ends with -man
- Popular Boy Names in United States (1954)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (1962)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (1961)
- Baby Names that mean Surname
- Baby Names that mean Man
- Baby Names that mean Norman
