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Norm

Boy Name day: September 12
Norm is a short form of Norman: on birth records it is written Norman (253,906 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Norman page. Also a short form of Normand, Sumner.
Origin: Germanic / Old English. Meaning: Northman, man from the north.
From Germanic elements 'nord' (north) and 'man', meaning 'Northman' or Norseman; used in England before and after the Norman Conquest.

Name day for Norm

September 12

Why this day? Norm is a short form of Norman, and shares its name day.

Norm is celebrated in the United States on September 12.

The story of the name Norm

Norm is a short form of Norman. It keeps its origin (Germanic / Old English) and meaning — northman, man from the north, and shares its name day, September 12.

On birth records, Norm is rarely written as such: the Norms are Normans (253,906 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Norman page. Norm is also a short form of Normand, Sumner.

Frequently asked questions about Norm

What does Norm mean?

Norm is a short form of Norman, which means northman, man from the north.

When is Norm's name day?

September 12, together with Norman: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Norm a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Norman.

Norm's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Lennie42%
  4. Dolly45%
  5. Alyce46%
  6. Elmo46%
  7. Ofelia48%
  8. Floy48%
  9. Leander48%
  10. Hellen48%

Love potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Ouida42%
  2. Alyce42%
  3. Merlyn42%
  4. Ione42%
  5. Iona42%
  6. Sybil42%
  7. Merlin42%
  8. Hellen42%
  9. Neva43%
  10. Lulu43%

Professional potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor44%
  2. Hilton46%
  3. Lulu50%
  4. Lucious50%
  5. Roxie50%
  6. Waldo50%
  7. Coy51%
  8. Letha51%
  9. Napoleon51%
  10. Elton53%

Crush potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu44%
  2. Ione46%
  3. Iona47%
  4. Lennie47%
  5. Neva47%
  6. Merlin47%
  7. Erna47%
  8. Merlyn47%
  9. Vernie48%
  10. Floy49%
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