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Norrie

Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Norrie: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2025.

Norrie is a Scottish diminutive of Norman, a name of Old French and Germanic origin meaning “Norseman” or “man from the North,” originally referring to the Viking settlers who made their mark on Scotland’s isles and coastline. One of its best-known bearers was Norrie Paramor, the celebrated British bandleader and producer who shaped the sound of 1960s pop. More recently, Norrie Woodhall was the last surviving member of the original cast of *The Laughing Cavalier*, a beloved Scottish theatre production. The name has no direct place associations, though it shares its root with Normandy in France. In Scotland, Norrie is also a familiar surname, often found in the Borders, and remains a friendly, unpretentious choice for parents seeking a name with a clear northern heritage.