NORMAN  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "northerner"

One of those names that has become an almost stock choice, indicating a normal, earthbound, guy -- not an image many parents seek for their sons.

Variations:
Normy, Normie, Normand, Normen, Norm

International Variations:
Norrie (Scottish)

Norman is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Norman:

• ADDISON, SON OF ADAM: THE PRINCIPLE OF PATRONYMICS
• UNIQUE BABY NAMES: A New Old Source