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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. Cindy48%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Joy50%
  4. Bonnie50%
  5. Toni52%
  6. Marilyn53%
  7. Pamela57%
  8. Georgia57%
  9. Wanda59%
  10. Sally60%

Love potential for Norm

Professional potential for Norm

Top 10

  1. Christine91%
  2. Gail88%
  3. Paula88%
  4. Constance87%
  5. Connie87%
  6. Elaine85%
  7. Eileen85%
  8. Ellen85%
  9. Ann84%
  10. Anne84%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla49%
  2. Wanda53%
  3. Gloria55%
  4. Regina56%
  5. Marilyn57%
  6. Phyllis57%
  7. Melody57%
  8. Vickie58%
  9. Vicki58%
  10. Rita58%

Crush potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie49%
  2. Connie53%
  3. Constance53%
  4. Toni54%
  5. Martha54%
  6. Roberta54%
  7. Wanda56%
  8. Cindy56%
  9. Joy56%
  10. Barbara57%
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