Norma Crenshaw

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Norma Crenshaw — Latin
338K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Norma Crenshaw is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Norma is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Norma is a female name. It is of Germanic and Romance origin. A single instance of the name Norma is recorded 1203, where it perhaps derives from the Latin word norma, meaning "precept". The name's general usage seems to be subsequent to the 1831 debut of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma whose librettist Felice Romani borrowed the name (and the plot) from the recent tragedy Norma by Alexandre Soumet. Soumet's choice of name for his title character may possibly have been influenced by the name of the Germanic mythological Norns. The name has fluctuated in popularity over the past 100 years. The surname Crenshaw: Ander Crenshaw (born 1944), American politician Anderson Crenshaw (1783–1847), American jurist Barclay Crenshaw (born 1971), stage name Claude VonStroke, American music producer Ben Crenshaw (born 1952), American professional golfer Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson (born 2001), American football player Caroline A. Crenshaw, American lawyer C. C. Crenshaw (1883–1940), American politician Chris Crenshaw (born 1986), American baseball player and coach Claude J. Norma is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 338K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Norma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Norma

Latin

Norma is a female name. It is of Germanic and Romance origin. A single instance of the name Norma is recorded 1203, where it perhaps derives from the Latin word norma, meaning "precept". The name's general usage seems to be subsequent to the 1831 debut of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma whose librettist Felice Romani borrowed the name (and the plot) from the recent tragedy Norma by Alexandre Soumet. Soumet's choice of name for his title character may possibly have been influenced by the name of the Germanic mythological Norns. The name has fluctuated in popularity over the past 100 years.

Surname: Crenshaw

English

Ander Crenshaw (born 1944), American politician Anderson Crenshaw (1783–1847), American jurist Barclay Crenshaw (born 1971), stage name Claude VonStroke, American music producer Ben Crenshaw (born 1952), American professional golfer Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson (born 2001), American football player Caroline A. Crenshaw, American lawyer C. C. Crenshaw (1883–1940), American politician Chris Crenshaw (born 1986), American baseball player and coach Claude J.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Norma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Norma by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Norma Crenshaw

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Norma Crenshaw:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Norma?
The first name Norma originates from Latin. Norma is a female name. It is of Germanic and Romance origin. A single instance of the name Norma is recorded 1203, where it perhaps derives from the Latin word norma, meaning "precept". The name's general usage seems to be subsequent to the 1831 debut of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma whose librettist Felice Romani borrowed the name (and the plot) from the recent tragedy Norma by Alexandre Soumet. Soumet's choice of name for his title character may possibly have been influenced by the name of the Germanic mythological Norns. The name has fluctuated in popularity over the past 100 years.
When was Norma most popular?
The name Norma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Crenshaw?
The surname Crenshaw originates from English. Ander Crenshaw (born 1944), American politician Anderson Crenshaw (1783–1847), American jurist Barclay Crenshaw (born 1971), stage name Claude VonStroke, American music producer Ben Crenshaw (born 1952), American professional golfer Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson (born 2001), American football player Caroline A. Crenshaw, American lawyer C. C. Crenshaw (1883–1940), American politician Chris Crenshaw (born 1986), American baseball player and coach Claude J.
What are the origins of the name Norma Crenshaw?
The name Norma Crenshaw combines two different traditions: the first name Norma has Latin roots, while the surname Crenshaw originates from English.
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