Norma

Meaning: Its source is a Latin expression meaning "The standard or model."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and Italian.

Popularity: The name Norma ranked 981st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 94th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.

Narrative: This name was probably invented by Felice Romani for the title character of an 1832 Bellini opera. If so, it is not a female form of Norman, which means ''man from the North.''

Arts and Music

Norma Merrick Sklarek (born 1928)
First female, African-American licensed architect, and first female fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
- Designed the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo (see list of Miscellaneous Architects)

Miscellaneous

Norma Christopher
- 1947 Rose Queen (see list of Tournament of Roses, Rose Bowl Queens)
Norma Kamali
- American fashion designer (see list of Fashion Designers)
Norma Nolan
- 1962 Miss Universe titleholder, representing Argentina (see list of Miss Universe Winners)
Norma Shearer (born 1904, died 1983)
Canadian-born American actress.
- Born in Montreal, Quebec (see list of Famous Canadians)
Norma Smallwood
- 1926 Miss America, representing Oklahoma (see list of Miss America Winners)

Stage and Screen

Norma Aleandro (born 1941)
Argentine actress.
- Winner of the 1985 Cannes Film Festival Best Actress award, for The Official Story (see list of Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Winners)
Norma Connolly
- Actress on soap opera ''''General Hospital'''' (see list of Performers on ''General Hospital'')
Norma Jennings
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Peggy Lipton (see list of Characters on ''Twin Peaks'')
Norma Lear
Fictional character.
- Portrayed by Nora Dunn (see list of Characters on ''Sisters'')
Norma
Characters with this name appeared in films directed by Woody Allen.
- Portrayed by Maureen O''Sullivan (see list of Characters in the film Hannah and Her Sisters)
- Portrayed by Marilyn Hengst (see list of Characters in the film Bananas)
Norma Shearer (born 1904, died 1983)
Canadian-born American actress.
- 1930 Academy Award winner for her performance in The Divorcee (see list of Oscar Winners for Best Actress)
- On Hollywood''s Footprints of Fame (see list of Celebrities Honored by Mann's Chinese Theater)
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
Norma Talmadge (born 1897, died 1957)
American actress and producer.
- On Hollywood''s Footprints of Fame (see list of Celebrities Honored by Mann's Chinese Theater)
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)