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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer50%
  2. Tina54%
  3. Nina55%
  4. Gina57%
  5. Melissa57%
  6. Tara57%
  7. Shannon58%
  8. Tracy58%
  9. Heather58%
  10. April58%

Love potential for Norm

Top 10

  1. Derrick86%
  2. Bradley84%
  3. Andre83%
  4. Tonya83%
  5. Rodney80%
  6. Monica79%
  7. Jamie79%
  8. Mario79%
  9. Christy79%
  10. Erik78%

Bottom 10

  1. Shannon49%
  2. April50%
  3. Jennifer52%
  4. Dawn54%
  5. Heather56%
  6. Tara56%
  7. Heidi60%
  8. Tamara61%
  9. Jaime61%
  10. Melanie62%

Professional potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Chad46%
  2. Darren53%
  3. Jason53%
  4. Heather54%
  5. Tracy56%
  6. Shannon57%
  7. April57%
  8. Tamara58%
  9. Tina59%
  10. Gina59%

Crush potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn49%
  2. Shane49%
  3. Mario53%
  4. Heidi56%
  5. Tina58%
  6. Tara59%
  7. Wendy60%
  8. Jill60%
  9. Marc61%
  10. Eric61%
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