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The name Norman is of Germanic origin and it means "northern man" or "man from the north". Norman was originally an ethnic or regional name for someone from Scandinavia or the northern parts of Germany.The name has been used as a given name since the medieval period and was particularly popular in England following the Norman Conquest in 1066. At that time, it was introduced by the Normans, a people of Viking origin who had settled in what is now northwestern France.Norman can also be traced back to Norse mythology where it was the name of the god of destruction and chaos. Additionally, there are a number of famous people with the name Norman, including Norman Rockwell, the American painter and illustrator, and Norman Foster, the British architect.

The name Norman is most popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It is also popular in France, where it originated from the Norse name "Norðmaðr."

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