Norm

English

"northerner, Norseman"

Norm Origin and Meaning

The name Norm is a boy's name.

Norm is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar shortening of Norman. Derived from the Old French 'Normand,' referring to Northmen or Vikings who settled in Normandy, France, the name ultimately means 'man from the north.' Norm peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1930s-1950s, conveying a straightforward, unpretentious quality that embodied mid-century American values. It has a friendly, approachable character that suggests reliability and practicality. While less common for newborns today, the name maintains cultural presence through notable bearers like comedian Norm Macdonald and fictional characters. Its brevity aligns with modern naming trends toward shorter names, though it retains a distinctly mid-century sensibility that may appeal to parents drawn to vintage names with straightforward strength.

Famous People Named Norm

• Norm Lewis American stage actor
• Norman Gene "Norm" McDonald Canadian actor/comedian
• Norman L. "Norm" Abram American carpenter of This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop
• Norman Steven "Norm" Maciver Canadian ice hockey player and executive
• Norman Chester "Norm" Harvey American NFL player

The name Norm in Pop Culture

• Hilary Norman "Norm" Peterson character on TV's "Cheers"
• Norm Marcus character on TV's "Best Friends Whenever"
• Theodore Norman "Norm" Miller main character in comic strip "The Norm" by Michael Jantze
• Norm Henderson main character on TV's "The Norm Show," played by Norm McDonald
• Norm the giant robot man character on animated series Phineas and Ferb
• The Norm a character in the 1989 film "Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds"