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Norman

Boy name · 424 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Norman: 424 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 58 births in 1975.

Of Old French and Norse origin, Norman means "Northman" – a term the Vikings gave themselves before settling in what became Normandy. The name arrived in Scotland with the Norman knights who followed David I, and it quickly became a staple of the country's medieval aristocracy. In more recent centuries, the name has been carried by celebrated figures such as the American painter Norman Rockwell, whose wholesome depictions of everyday life defined a magazine era, and Scottish-born architect Norman Foster, who masterminded the iconic "Gherkin" in London. The name's geographical twin, Normandy itself, shares that same Viking root, a lasting monument to the seafaring raiders. Interestingly, Norman enjoyed a particular peak in Scotland during the 1950s before steadily declining, yet it remains a classic choice with a solid, dependable feel.