Norris - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Norris \n(or)-

is pronounced NOR-iss. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "northerner". From the word "norreis". May also derive from the French word for "nurse". Modern use dates from the 19th century. Novelist Frank Norris.

Baby names that sound like Norris are Nuris and Nereus. Other similar baby names are Borris, Morris and Norrie.

Norris is a somewhat common first name for men (#643 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#309 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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