Norma

The girl's name Norma is primarily regarded as a feminine form of the name Norman. In this regard, it means 'the woman from the North,' 'the Northern woman,' or 'the Norsewoman.'

What does the name Norma mean?

The girl's name Norma is primarily regarded as a feminine form of the name Norman. In this regard, it means 'the woman from the North,' 'the Northern woman,' or 'the Norsewoman.' The origin of the name lies in Old High German, derived from the two terms nord for 'the North' and man for 'the man.' Furthermore, the first name was presumably invented by Felice Romani for the main character of the opera 'Norma' by Vincenzo Bellini. This opera was first performed in 1832, was very popular in the 19th century, and made the first name known worldwide. The origin of this creation likely lies in the Latin word norma for 'the rule,' 'the command,' 'the regulation,' 'the guideline,' and 'the measure.' The first name is common in English-speaking countries, particularly in the USA. Other male variants include Normann, Normannus, and Normanicus. A well-known bearer of the name is Marilyn Monroe, who was originally named Norma Jeane Mortenson.

Where does the name Norma come from?

The etymology of Norma is a feminine first name of Old High German origin with meanings such as 'the Northern woman' or 'the Norsewoman' and others. Old High German Latin.

How do you pronounce Norma?

The sound & pronunciation of Norma: Norma, pronounced 'Nor-ma' [ˈnɔʁma], has a clear two-syllable structure with a dark o onset. The rolling or breathy r adds additional resonance to the name. The open ending '-a' brings warmth and softness to the conclusion. Norma appears classic and self-assured - compact, balanced, and with timeless strength.

Popularity

Norma is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1931, at 193rd. In the last ten years, Norma has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,874th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,899th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mimi / No / Nomi / Nora / Norm / Normalitschka / Normchen / Normeli / Normi / Normita / Norms

Famous people

• Marilyn Monroe (actress, singer)
• Norma Argentina (Argentinian actress)
• Norma Bassett Hall (American artist)
• Norma Bessouet (artist from America)
• Norma Blum (American actress)
• Norma Broude (American art historian)
• Norma Cole (writer from Canada)
• Norma Curtis (British writer)
• Norma Donaldson (American actress)
• Norma Elia Cantu (American writer)
• Norma Enriqueta Basilio Sotelo (Mexican athlete)
• Norma Fisher (English musician)
• Norma Fontenla (ballerina from Argentina)
• Norma Fox Mazer (writer from the USA)
• Norma Jeane Baker (birth name of Monroe) (actress)
• Norma Klein (American writer)
• Norma MacMillan (Canadian actress)
• Norma N. Bonniwell (architect from America)
• Norma Nolan (model from Argentina)
• Norma Pons (Argentinian actress)