Norm
Meaning of Norm
Norm is a male name with origins in English. It is a short form of the name Norman. In British English, Norm is pronounced as norm (/nɔm/), while in American English, it is also pronounced as norm (/nɔrm/). The name Norm has been recorded as far back as the 1930s, and its popularity peaked in the 1960s when it ranked within the top 1500 names for newborn boys in the United States. While it has declined in popularity since then, Norm still carries a nostalgic charm and can be a unique choice for parents looking for a simple yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as norm (/nɔm/)
American English
- Pronunced as norm (/nɔrm/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Norm
| Norm Macdonald - Norman Gene Macdonald was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his deadpan delivery and folksy style of comedy, and was highly regarded as a talk show guest. |
| Norm O'Neill - Norman Clifford Louis O'Neill was a renowned Australian cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to the Australian national team. |
| Norm Van Brocklin - Norman Mack Van Brocklin, also known as "the Dutchman," was a prominent American football quarterback and coach in the NFL, known for his time with the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as his coaching roles with the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons. |
| Norm Breyfogle - Norman Keith Breyfogle was a renowned American comic book artist, best known for his work on DC Comics' Batman franchise and for co-creating several iconic characters during his career. |
| Norm Lewis is a renowned American actor and baritone singer known for his performances on Broadway, in the West End, film, television, and regional theatre, particularly noted for his wide vocal range and for being the second African-American actor to portray the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. |
| Norm Nixon - Norman Ellard Nixon is a former professional basketball player known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, winning two NBA championships and earning the nickname "Stormin' Norman." |
| Norm Snead - Norman Bailey Snead is a former American NFL quarterback who played for several teams during his career. |
| Norm Abram is a renowned American carpenter, writer, and television host famous for his work on This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop. |
| Norm Kelly - Norman Kelly is a retired Canadian politician who served as a City of Scarborough councillor and deputy mayor of Toronto. |
| Norm Stewart - Norman Eugene Stewart, a retired American college basketball coach, is best known for his successful career at the University of Missouri, where he coached from 1967 to 1999 and retired with an impressive overall coaching record of 731–375 in 38 seasons. |
| Norm Pattiz - Norman Joel Pattiz was an American broadcasting entrepreneur known for founding the radio network Westwood One and being a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. |
| Norm Semanko is a former Idaho Republican Party chairman and currently practices law at Moffatt Thomas. |
| Norm Clark - Norman Childers "Hackenschmidt" Clark was an Australian rules footballer known for his time with the Carlton Football Club in the VFL from 1905 to 1912. |
| Norm Foster - Norman Foster is a Canadian playwright known as Canada's most produced playwright, who discovered his talent for writing while working as a radio host in Fredericton, New Brunswick. |
| Norm Purucker - Norman B. Purucker was an American football player. |
