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Noel

Pronunciation: NOHL, noh-EHL (key)

Names related to Noel: Noël

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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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Addy Adrian Aidan Avery Emily Francisco Frank Isabella Jose Joy Leon Lewis Liam Linda Lisa Michael Naomi Noel Alejandro Noell Noelle Omar Ramone Samantha Slone Tatiana

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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.

I have a cousin named Noel (NOHL). It suits him, but he does complain about the "Noelle" mispronunciation and the Christmas jokes. He's a very talented artist.

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Noelie, Noelito, Noey, Leon, NoÉ

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