Norris name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Usage: English, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: n(or)-ris
Meaning: Northerner and Nurse
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What does Norris mean?

Meaning of Norris is Northerner or Nurse is of Germanic origin which is used principally in Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and English is aimed at both boys and girls.

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How do I pronounce Norris?

Two syllabled Norris is pronounced as n(or)-ris.

Variants of Norris

Norice

Names that rhyme with Norris

How popular is the name Norris?

Norris is common in United States where over 16839 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. When at its peak in 1924, the moniker grabbed the 330th spot and 308 baby boys were given the name.

In addition to that, the given name has been in Norris is a rare baby name in England and Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim and also in France.

Norris is a common name in Jamaica while somewhat familiar name in Zambia, Canada, England, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Liberia, Nigeria, Kenya, Indonesia, South Africa, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Lebanon.

According to our research, over 20000 babies have been named Norris globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018419224
2017334933
2016528217
2015452321
2014314735
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What numerology tells about Norris?

You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with. Sincerity is something you respect and practice. You are all about justice and can't stand people who interfere in other people's lives. Due to your naivety, you are taken advantage of very often. You can't imagine yourself tied to one person for the rest of your life. You are a walking inspiration with an amazing aura.

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Famous people named Norris

  • Norris Goff, American comedian
  • Norris McDonald, American environmental activist
  • Norris Bradbury, American physicist
  • Norris McWhirter, British writer, political activist
  • Norris Poulson, served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles
  • Norris Cotton, American politician
  • Norris Weese, star quarterback for Chalmette High School and the University of Mississippi
  • Norris Brown, Senator from Nebraska
  • Norris Bowden, Canadian figure skater
  • Norris Coleman, American retired professional basketball player
  • Norris Hopper, former Major League Baseball outfielder
  • Norris Embry, American artist associated with Neo-Expressionism
  • Norris Thomas, former professional American football player
  • Norris Culf in movie Robot Holocaust as Actor
  • Norris Johnson, from 1921 drama movie The New Disciple, who portrayed Mary Fanning.

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