Norm

Norm Meaning & Origin

About Norm
The name "Norm" is a shortened form of the name Norman, which is derived from the Old Germanic name "Nortmann" meaning "northman" or "man from the north." It originated as a nickname for Scandinavian Vikings who raided and settled in northern France during the medieval period. Over time, the name Norman became associated with people from the region of Normandy in France. Today, the name Norm is often used as a given name or nickname, representing strength, resilience, and a connection to Viking heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Norm are male.

Norm Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRM
🗽 NYSIIS
NAN
🔊 Soundex
N065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R M
🌐 IPA
/nɔrm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norm in Braille

Here's how to represent Norm in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Norm in braille

How to Spell the Name Norm in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Norm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Norm in sign language

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