Find out how popular the first name Noris has been for the last 10 years (from 1981 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Noris by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Noris is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 76% of people named Noris being female.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Noris.

The history of the first name Noris

The given name Noris is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age, between the 8th and 11th centuries AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "norðr," meaning "north" or "northern."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noris can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical and literary works written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas often featured characters with names that reflected their cultural and geographical origins, and Noris was likely used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or came from the northern regions.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Noris. One of the earliest was Noris Herlaugsson, a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 10th century and played a role in the Christianization of Norway. Another notable figure was Noris Olafsson, an Icelandic chieftain and lawspeaker who lived in the 11th century.

In later centuries, the name Noris continued to be used, albeit less frequently. One example is Noris Haraldsson, a Norwegian nobleman who lived in the 13th century and served as a military commander during the Norwegian Civil War. Another individual of note was Noris Eiriksson, an Icelandic explorer and navigator who is believed to have sailed to Greenland and Vinland (modern-day North America) in the late 10th century.

Moving forward in time, the name Noris was also borne by Noris Gudmundsson, an Icelandic poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century and made significant contributions to the country's literary tradition. In the 19th century, Noris Gunnarsson was a prominent Icelandic politician and advocate for Icelandic independence from Denmark.

While the name Noris has its roots in Old Norse and was historically more common in Scandinavian countries, it has been used in other parts of the world as well. However, its usage has generally been more limited compared to other names of similar origin.

Data source

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