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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. Lolita42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Melodie49%
  4. Kitty49%
  5. Nanette50%
  6. Merry50%
  7. Deidre51%
  8. Aleta51%
  9. Edie51%
  10. Moira52%

Love potential for Norm

Top 10

  1. Mimi92%
  2. Georgette90%
  3. Patrica88%
  4. Janey87%
  5. Nan87%
  6. Maryjo87%
  7. Suzan86%
  8. Deann86%
  9. Diann86%
  10. Johnna85%

Bottom 10

  1. Caryl42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Moira42%
  4. Edie42%
  5. Lolita44%
  6. Aleta45%
  7. Twila46%
  8. Althea48%
  9. Venus49%
  10. Zina50%

Professional potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna46%
  2. Georgette48%
  3. Roxane50%
  4. Deidre50%
  5. Gay54%
  6. Lolita55%
  7. Suzette56%
  8. Zina58%
  9. Melodie60%
  10. Twila60%

Crush potential for Norm

Bottom 10

  1. Zina46%
  2. Twyla48%
  3. Zena49%
  4. Edie49%
  5. Nanette49%
  6. Lolita50%
  7. Aleta50%
  8. Vikki52%
  9. Merry53%
  10. Moira53%
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