Norman

Boy's name

Norman is derived from the Old Germanic name "Norseman," meaning "man from the north." It was introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers.

Meaning Northerner
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 148
Peak year 1928

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Notable Namesakes

  • Norman Reedus - Actor, "The Walking Dead"
  • Norman Rockwell - Painter, "Saturday Evening Post" covers
  • Norman Schwarzkopf - General, Operation Desert Storm
  • Norman Lear - TV producer, "All in the Family"
  • Norman Borlaug - Agronomist, Nobel Peace Prize winner
  • Norman Foster - Architect, "Gherkin" building in London
  • Norman Mailer - Author, "The Naked and the Dead"
  • Norman Cousins - Journalist, editor of "Saturday Review"
  • Norman Wisdom - Comedian, British film star
  • Norman Osborn - Fictional character, Green Goblin in Spider-Man

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