Normand
Meaning of Normand
Normand is a male name with French origins. In French, it is pronounced as nor-MAHN (/nɔʁ.mɑ̃/), while in English, it is pronounced as NOR-muhnd (/ˈnɔr.mənd/). The name Normand is a variation of the name Norman.
Normand has been given to newborn boys in Massachusetts for many years. According to data from Massachusetts, the name Normand was most popular in 1932, when it ranked 64th in terms of occurrence. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it consistently appeared on the list until the 1970s. In recent years, however, it has become less common as a baby name choice. Despite this decline in popularity, Normand still carries a sense of traditional charm and sophistication. It also holds associations with strength and resilience due to historical figures named Normand who achieved remarkable accomplishments throughout history.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as nor-MAHN (/nɔʁ.mɑ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as NOR-muhnd (/ˈnɔr.mənd/)
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Notable People Named Normand
| Normand Cherry was a Canadian politician and union leader who served as a Liberal member of the National Assembly of Quebec and as a cabinet minister in the governments of Robert Bourassa and Daniel Johnson. |
| Normand Brathwaite is a multi-talented Quebec entertainer known for his work in comedy, acting, hosting, and music. |
| Normand Laprise is a Quebecois chef and author, known for being the owner and head chef of Toqué! and Brasserie T! in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
| Normand Corbeil was a Canadian composer recognized for his contributions to film, video games, and television. |
| Normand Rochefort is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. |
| Normand Jutras is a Canadian lawyer and politician from Quebec who served as an MNA in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1994 to 2007. |
| Normand Landry is a Canadian academic and professor of communication at Université TÉLUQ in Quebec, Canada, and the current Canada Research Chair in Media Education and Human Rights. |
| Joseph Jean Louis Normand Baron is a Canadian retired ice hockey player who played 27 games in the National Hockey League and was also a professional bodybuilder. |
| Normand Henry Baker (1908–1955) was an Australian artist known for winning the Archibald Prize in 1937 with a self-portrait. |
| Normand Lapointe is a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada and worked as an insurance agent. |
