Norval
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Norval is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Norval often also consider Barrington, Yarrow, Thielen .
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Norval first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 350 babies have been named Norval in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Norval is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,467 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,467
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Norval
Norval is a boy name .
Norval is currently ranked #9,467 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Norval include Nor, Norv, Norvy, Norvie, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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