Norman Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Norman Name at a Glance

Name	Norman
Meaning	Man from the North. Vikings that settled in France were called Normans (hence the Normandy region of France).
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Norman Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Norman means “Man from the North. Vikings that settled in France were called Normans (hence the Normandy region of France”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Norman Name Origin

Our database records Norman under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Norman a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Norman is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Norman

When considering Norman for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.