Norman

The first name Norman is a masculine name that means 'the man from the north', 'the Northman', or 'the man who lives in the north'. The linguistic short form 'the Norman' is also used and refers to the historical Vikings, who were known as 'the Northmen'.

What does the name Norman mean?

Norman is a masculine first name whose meaning relates to 'the man from the north', 'the Northman', or 'the man coming from the north'. This designation has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the elements nord for 'the north' and man for 'the man'. During the Middle Ages, the Vikings settled along the Atlantic coast of France and conquered England in the 11th century, leading to the establishment of the region of Normandy. The North Germans, especially the Scandinavian inhabitants, were referred to as Normans. The first name Norman is widespread, especially in Anglo-American and English contexts. It is also used as a family name. Variants of the name include Normann, Normannus, and Normanicus, while the feminine form is Norma. Notable bearers of this name include English architect Norman Foster and American writer Norman Mailer.

Where does the name Norman come from?

The name Norman has its origins in Old High German and means among other things 'the Norman' or 'the man from the north'. It is composed of the Old High German words nord, which means 'the north', and man, which means 'the man'. The name is used in the languages of English, German, and Anglo-American.

How do you pronounce Norman?

The name Norman has a two-syllable structure and sounds sonorous. It is pronounced as 'Nor-man' [ˈnɔʁman], with the first syllable starting with a deep O sound, giving the name a certain depth. The R in the first syllable contributes to a voluminous sound, while the second syllable '-man' sounds clear and stable. Norman conveys a sense of groundedness, calm, and awareness of tradition.

When is the name day of Norman?

The name day for Norman is celebrated on April 16 and June 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Norman is a widely used name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 1934, when it reached 212th place. In the last ten years, Norman has been given about 110 times, placing it 2,236th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name is ranked 1,659th.

Nicknames & pet names

Manni / Männchen / Nobbi / Nobi / Noerm / Nom / NoMan / Noo / Norbit / Norby / Nordmanntanne / Norm / Normanko / Normanski / Normchen / Normi / Normili / Norp / Norri / Nörmel / Worman / Wormi

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Famous people

• Chris Norman (musician and songwriter from England)
• Kenneth Norman Lilly (British artist)
• Norman Angell (British writer and publicist (1874–1967))
• Norman Bates (fictional character from novels and films)
• Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett (deputy judge at the Nuremberg Trials (1883–1962))
• Norman Birnbaum (American sociologist (* 1926))
• Norman Blake (musician from the USA)
• Norman Casmir (fencer)
• Norman Clyde (American mountaineer)
• Norman Croucher (English mountaineer)
• Norman Curtis (football player from England)
• Norman Davidson (American chemist)
• Norman Foster (rugby player from England)
• Norman General (long-distance runner from Canada)
• Norman Greenbaum (American singer-songwriter)
• Norman Harris (British rugby player)
• Norman Hudis (American writer)
• Norman Jewson (British architect)
• Norman Lessing (writer from America)
• Norman Liebold (author & actor)