Norman
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Norman
The name Norman derives from the Old Norse elements "Norðr" (north) and "maðr" (man), literally meaning "northman" or "man from the north," referring to Viking settlers.
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Etymology
The name Norman derives from the Old Norse elements "Norðr" (north) and "maðr" (man), literally meaning "northman" or "man from the north," referring to Viking settlers. It became established across English, French, and European cultures following the Norman Conquest of 1066, and is used primarily in Christian-majority societies, particularly in English-speaking countries and France.
Norman currently ranks #1,200 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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