norr

Norr is a term with several limited uses, primarily in Scandinavian contexts. It is most commonly found as a surname and as a linguistic element in words dealing with Norse culture or the northern regions.

Etymology: The form derives from the Old Norse root norðr, meaning "north." In contemporary Scandinavian languages, the stem norr- appears in compounds such as norrøn, meaning Norse or Old Norse, and related derivatives. The same root also appears in historical and literary references to northern lands and peoples.

Geographic and onomastic usage: As a surname, Norr occurs in Sweden and Norway and may have toponymic origins, indicating a geographic connection to a northern locality. It may also appear in compound family names or adopted as a standalone surname.

Other uses: In Nordic historiography and culture, the element norr- is common in terms that describe Norse heritage, the Norse world, and northern geography, though "Norr" itself is not a modern common noun in English.

Notable people: If this were a longer article, it would list individuals with the surname Norr, but in this concise entry no specific persons are listed.

See also: Norse, Old Norse, Norse studies, Norrøn.