Norma

Pattern, rule

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Norma meaning & origin

Norma is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pattern, rule". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

NOR-mah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Norma. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Nor

Middle Name Ideas

  • Norma Rose
  • Norma Grace
  • Norma Marie
  • Norma Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Norma Shearer (actress)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norma

What does the name Norma mean?

Norma is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pattern, rule". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Norma?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is NOR-mah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Norma?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Norma. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Norma?

Ideas to try include Nor. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Norma?

Try Norma Rose, Norma Grace, Norma Marie, Norma Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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