1. | NORAPET | From Armenian nor "new" and pet "chief" (like Tonapet, Hayrapet). It is in use since XVc. till now. The corresponding surname is Norapetyan. |
2. | NORAYR | From neither Armenian nor "new" and ayr man. It is first mentioned in D. Trakatsi's "Grammar Translation" as an exclusively Armenian name. It is out of use now. |
3. | NORIK | From Armenian nor "new" + ik diminutive suffix. It is in use since XIV c. till now. Sometimes this name is wrongly considered to be the short form of the name Norayr. |
4. | NOY | From Hebrew name Nokha that comes from Bible (Noah) and means "rest", "pause". It can be met in many Christian nations, especially among clergymen. This name is out of use now. |