Noelle

Girl · Latin, through French

Noelle

Say it: noh-EL

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Meaning

A feminine of French Noël 'Christmas', from Latin natalis (dies) 'birthday', i.e. of Christ.

Certainscholars agree on this meaning.

Traditionally given to girls born around Christmas; used in the US through the 20th century.

Its wave through time

Popular now

In the United States

37,223 babies given this name since 1927
At its height in 2020, about 1 in 1,200 girls
1,368 babies in 2020

Through the ages

The Modern Age1880 to today

Used by

French English American

The family of the name

Other spellings: Noel, Noël

French	Noëlle

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Where this comes from

United States Social Security birth records, 1880 to today source
United States Social Security birth records, 1880 to today source

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