Names That Mean Northerner

A medieval German saint's name which remained popular in Germany until the middle of the 20th century. It is still in relatively wide use in other European countries, including Poland and Hungary. With other Bert names – like Robert and Albert and even Gilbert – appealing to lovers of strong, traditional boy names with a slightly clunky charm, Norbert could be one of those so-out-it's-in choices that everyone knows, but almost no one is using.

<br/><br/>A famous fictional Norbert is the baby dragon adopted by Hagrid in <em>Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone</em>.

Norbert

Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris. 

Norris

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


Names That Mean Northerner

The names

Norbert

Norris

Norris

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