Newman
Meaning of Newman
The name Newman is a male name with an English origin. It is pronounced as NOO-muhn in both British and American English. A variation of the name is Newmann. In terms of popularity, the name Newman has been moderately used for newborn boys in the United States. While it has not reached high rankings in recent years, it has consistently appeared in the top 15,000 names since the early 1900s. The name Newman does not have any significant associations or cultural references tied to it, making it a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for something less common.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as NOO-muhn (/ˈnjuːmən/)
American English
- Pronunced as NOO-muhn (/ˈnuːmən/)
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Notable People Named Newman
| Newman E. Drake was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist known for founding Drake's, an American baking company now owned by McKee Foods. |
| Newman Levy was a versatile American lawyer, poet, playwright, and essayist. |
| Newman Ivey White was an American professor of English at Duke University, known for his work as a Shelley scholar and collector of American folklore, including folk songs and Duke limericks. |
