Norie
Meaning of Norie
Norie, pronounced NOR-ee (/ˈnɔr.i/), is a feminine name woven from threads of light and serenity. In the West it often appears as a tender diminutive of Eleanor or Lenore—names rooted in Greek and Hebrew that signify “light” and “compassion”—while in Japanese contexts it can be rendered in kanji expressing blessings or poetic grace. Rare yet steadily cherished in the United States, Norie first appeared in SSA records during the 1950s, sparkled again in the 1980s, and today welcomes roughly two dozen newborns each year, hovering near the 900th rank. And despite sharing its spelling with the seaweed that wraps sushi, Norie brings a far more heartwarming flavor, arriving like a dew-kissed jasmine garland at dawn or the hush of monsoon rain on marigold petals—imbuing families with a touch of timeless simplicity, quiet promise, and gentle sparkle.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NOR-ee (/nɔr.i/)
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Notable People Named Norie
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