Norman: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: no-hrma-hn
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Northman

The name "Norman" has multiple origins, including English, Irish, Scottish, German, French, Norwegian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Jewish American. As a given name, it is mostly of English origin and is a Germanic name composed of the elements "nord" (north) and "man" (man). The name was used in England before the Norman Invasion of 1066 but gained popularity after the invasion by Norman settlers. The Normans were a population arising in the medieval Duchy of Normandy from the intermingling between Norse Viking settlers and indigenous West Franks and Bretons. They were originally pagan barbarian pirates from Denmark, Norway, and Iceland who began to make destructive plundering raids on European coastal settlements in the early Middle Ages. The name "Norman" comes from the Old Germanic byname "Northman," referring to the Scandinavians who settled in the region of Normandy in northern France.

Norman Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Norman is currently #468 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Norman is currently #468 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Norman is currently #462 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Norman is currently #462 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Norman

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Norman, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Norman Reedus: Norman Reedus is an American actor and model known for his role as Daryl Dixon on the television series "The Walking Dead."
  • Norman Rockwell: Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator known for his covers for "The Saturday Evening Post" and his depiction of American culture. He passed away in 1978.
  • Norman Lear: Norman Lear is an American television writer and producer known for creating influential sitcoms such as "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons," and "Good Times."
  • Norman Schwarzkopf: Norman Schwarzkopf was a United States Army general who led coalition forces during the Gulf War in 1991. He passed away in 2012.

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