Origin of the name Noel:
Evolution of the Old French Nouel, from noel, nouel (natal, Christmas), which is from the Latin natalīs diēs (natal day, birthday) and natālis diēs Domini (natal day of the Lord, Christmas). The name is commonly bestowed upon children born during the Christmas holidays.
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My husband's name is Noel. It's a great name in theory, but in practice it's hard for people to say or remember. He gets called Joel, Noelle, and Noah a lot. Usually Noelle over the phone, by people who have only seen the name written, and then Noah and Joel a lot by people who can't quite remember his name.
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Noelie, Noelito, Noey, Leon, NoÉ
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means "christmas" in French
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Noel Gallagher, musician (Oasis)
Noel Coward, playwright- Noel in song, story & screen: | Edit
Noel Crane was a main character on the tv show Felicity.
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Global Popularity of the Name Noel
- #52 in Sweden
- #61 in Hungary
- #100 in Germany
- #468 in United States
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