Norman French baby names

Names tagged with “Norman French” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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4 names

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Fitzroy
English
72
Son of Roy. Roy derives from Old French 'roi' (king), making Fitzroy literally 'son of the king.' Common surname adopted as a given name, particularly in British and Irish tradition.
Sidney
English
55
From the Norman French place name Saint-Denis, derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Originally a surname denoting origin from Saint-Denis in France.
Avery
English
45
Ruler of the elves or elf warrior. Originally derived from Germanic elements meaning 'elf' and 'ruler,' the name gained prominence through Norman influence in medieval England.
Mortimer
English
42
From Old French 'morte' (dead) and 'mere' (pool/lake). Originally a Norman place name referring to a still body of water.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024