Norris

Boy's name

Norris is of Old French origin, derived from the Old French word "norreis" meaning "northerner" or "from the north."

Meaning Northerner
Origin French
U.S. births in 2023 14 Falling
Peak year 1924

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Norris Cole - Basketball player, NBA champion with Miami Heat.
  • Norris McWhirter - Co-founder of Guinness World Records.
  • Norris Church Mailer - Model, writer, wife of Norman Mailer.
  • Norris Weese - NFL quarterback for Denver Broncos.
  • Norris Poulson - Mayor of Los Angeles in the 1950s.
  • Norris Burkes - Military chaplain, author, columnist.
  • Norris Hopper - MLB outfielder for Cincinnati Reds.
  • Norris Hill - American football player, University of Texas.
  • Norris Stevenson - Actor, known for "The Last Picture Show."
  • Norris J. Lacy - Medievalist, scholar of French literature.

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