Norris

French

"northerner"

Norris Origin and Meaning

The name Norris is a girl's name of French origin meaning "northerner".

A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.

Famous People Named Norris

• Norris Church Mailer (born Barbara Jean Davis) American novelist; wife of novelist Norman Mailer

The name Norris in Pop Culture

• Mrs. Norris character in Jane Austen's Mansfield Park
• Mrs. Norris prowling cat from the Harry Potter series