From an old Germanic byname meaning “northman”, referring to a Viking. The Normans were Vikings who settled on the coast of France, in the region that became known as Normandy. In England the name Norman or Normant was used before the Norman Conquest, first as a nickname for Scandinavian settlers and later as a given name. After the Conquest it became more common, but died out around the 14th century. It was revived in the 19th century, perhaps in part due to a character by this name in C. M. Yonge’s 1856 novel The Daisy Chain [2].
People with the name Brit have a deep inner desire to serve humanity and to give to others by sharing money, knowledge and experience, or creative and artistic ability.
People with the name Goncalve have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home and work environment.