Normandy

Normandy Meaning & Origin

About Normandy
The name "Normandy" is derived from the Old Norse word "Norrmandy," meaning "land of the Northmen." It refers to a region in northern France that was settled by Viking invaders from Scandinavia in the 9th and 10th centuries. Normandy later became a powerful medieval duchy and played a significant role in European history, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Today, Normandy is known for its rich cultural heritage, picturesque landscapes, and historical landmarks.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Normandy are female.

Normandy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NRMNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
NANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
N0650530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R M AH0 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnΙ”rmΙ™ndi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NRMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Normandy in Braille

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

The name Normandy in braille

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

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

The name Normandy in sign language

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