Norman baby names
Names tagged with “Norman” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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25 names
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- Darell
English
92From Old French 'Darel', a diminutive form derived from Germanic elements meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', later associated with darling.
- Lovell
English
84Wolf cub or small wolf, from the Norman surname derived from Latin 'lupellus.' Later associated with the word 'love' in folk etymology.
- Romilly
French
84From the Norman surname Romilly, derived from a place name in Normandy. Associated with the Latin 'Romanus' meaning 'of Rome'.
- Wallis
English
84From Old Norse 'Valr' meaning foreigner, brought to England by Norman settlers. Also used as a feminine form of Wallace, meaning 'from Wales'.
- Sinclaire
Scottish
84From the barony of Saint-Clair in Normandy. The name evolved through Scottish lineage, associated with the noble Sinclair clan.
- Bretton
English
84From Old French 'Breton', meaning 'from Brittany' or 'a Breton person'. Historically referred to those from the Brittany region of France.
- Orville
French
74From Old French 'or' (gold) and 'ville' (town/settlement). Literally 'golden town,' suggesting a place of wealth and importance.
- Russell
English
72Red-haired or ruddy-complexioned person. Derived from the Old French surname Roussel, a diminutive of Rous.
- Dhemilly
French
70From Norman French 'de Milly', a locational surname referring to a mill or milling settlement in northern France.
- Devereux
French
62From Norman French meaning 'from Evreux,' a town in northern France. Associated with aristocratic Anglo-Norman heritage.
- Deveraux
French
62From the French surname d'Évreux, referring to the town of Évreux in Normandy. Historically a noble family name signifying connection to this historic region.
- Neville
French
62From Old French 'Néville', meaning 'new town' or 'new settlement', referring to a Norman place name.
- Evelyn
English
56Derived from the Norman French name Aveline, ultimately from the Latin root avis meaning 'bird.' Over time, the name evolved through various forms including Eveline and Evelyn, historically used for both sexes.
- Travers
English
42One who crosses or travels across. From Old French 'traverser', meaning to cross or pass through.
- Barett
English
42From Old French 'baret', a type of flat cap. Later associated with the surname Barrett, meaning 'dispute' or 'strife' in some interpretations.
- Wyatte
English
42From the Old English 'wīg' (warrior) and 'hāt' (hot/fierce). A variant of Wyatt, traditionally meaning 'brave in battle' or 'bold warrior'.
- Beauford
English
42From Norman French 'beau' (beautiful) and 'ford' (river crossing). A locational surname denoting a beautiful ford or stream crossing.
- Norris
English
40From Norman 'nord' (north) and 'ris' (rise), meaning 'one who comes from the north' or 'northerner'.
- Seymour
English
40From Old French 'Saint-Maur', referring to the town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. Later anglicized as a surname meaning 'of the moor' or 'dweller by the sea'.
- Fitzwilliam
English
40Son of William. Fitz is a Norman prefix meaning 'son of,' combined with William meaning 'resolute protector.'
- Montague
French
40From French 'mont' (mountain) and 'aigüe' (sharp), referring to a pointed hill. Historically a Norman surname from Normandy.
- Cortney
Celtic
40From the French surname Courtney, derived from a Norman place name meaning 'short nose' or 'court.' Later adopted as a given name with associations to courts and nobility.
- Joceline
Celtic
40From Old French Joceline, possibly derived from Josse (a Germanic name) or associated with 'joyful'. Medieval Norman name with uncertain but likely Germanic-Latin fusion origins.
- Montgomery
French
28From the Norman French place name meaning 'Montgomerie'—literally 'mount of the powerful one,' derived from Mont (mountain) and a Germanic personal name element.
- Courtney
French
12From the Court, a place of royal or noble residence. The name denotes someone of courtly grace or connection to nobility.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
