Find out how popular the first name Norie has been for the last 39 years (from 1986 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Norie by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Norie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Norie being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 22 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Norie.

The history of the first name Norie

The name Norie is a diminutive form of the Scottish and English name Nora, which itself is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Nuala or Nualainn. The name Nuala is thought to have originated from the Old Irish words "nua" meaning "new" and "aille" meaning "beauty" or "bright."

In its early origins, the name Norie was likely used as a nickname or pet form of Nora in Scottish and English-speaking regions during the medieval period, particularly in areas with strong Irish or Scottish Gaelic cultural influences. The earliest known written record of the name Norie dates back to the late 16th century.

One notable historical figure who bore the name Norie was Norie Murray, a Scottish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was the daughter of Sir Robert Murray of Abercairny and was married to Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy in 1635.

Another early recorded use of the name Norie was in the 18th century, when Norie Mercer, a Scottish poet and songwriter, was born in Aberdeenshire in 1766. She is best known for her collection of poetry titled "Poems on Various Subjects," published in 1805.

In the 19th century, Norie Guthrie was a notable Scottish artist and painter who specialized in portraiture. She was born in Edinburgh in 1820 and exhibited her works at the Royal Scottish Academy throughout her career.

Moving into the 20th century, Norie Yamada was a Japanese actress and singer who rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in several popular Japanese films during the pre-war and wartime periods and was known for her performances in traditional Japanese theater forms such as kabuki and noh.

Finally, one more historical figure with the name Norie was Norie Kinoshita, a Japanese writer and poet who lived from 1914 to 1942. She is remembered for her contributions to modern Japanese literature and her exploration of themes related to gender, identity, and social issues.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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