Noel name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin and Hebrew
Usage: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, English, Spanish, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Telugu
Pronunciation: noel
Meaning: Born on Christmas Day, Born on Christmas and God is with Us
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What does Noel mean?

Noel is a French word meaning "born on Christmas". It ultimately comes from the Latin natalis, which itself comes from the word for "birth".

The name Noel first began to be used as a given name in the 19th century.

It was initially used as a surname, derived from people who were born on or near Christmas.

The use of Noel as a given name rapidly increased in popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.

It is now quite common in the United States and Canada.

There are several famous people who have the name Noel. This includes musicians, actors, and politicians. Some of the most famous people with the name Noel include:

Noel Gallagher – He is an English musician, singer, and songwriter.

He was a member of the rock band Oasis.

Noel Coward – He was an English playwright, composer, director, and actor. His work includes private lives and blithe spirit.

Noëlle Lenoir – She is a French model and actress.

She has appeared in films such as Taxii driver and Rush hour 3.

All in all, the name Noel is a great choice for a baby. It has a lot of meaning behind it and it is relatively unique.

However, you should make sure that you are comfortable with the name and that it fits your child's personality before making any final decisions.

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How do I pronounce Noel?

You can pronounce the one syllabled name Noel as noel.

Variants of Noel

Natalis, Natal, Noah, Noa, Noe, Noahalexander, Noël, Natalia, Natalie, Atta, Nata, Nataliz, Noach, Nadalie, Nastassja, Noelle, Nataliemarie, Atte, Akatta, Ata, Natia, Nathan, Natasja, Natan

Nicknames for Noel

Though Noel itself is a short name but that doesn't mean that you cannot have nicknames. See the list below:

Names that rhyme with Noel

How popular is the name Noel?

Noel was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 61067 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 1938, 899 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 266th position.

However after 248 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names an astonishing 124 times

Noel was a common name in England and Wales.

Over 1409 babies have been named Noel since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 2015,. However after 25 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.

Also, A common name in Ireland having over 7549 recievers in 50 years of usage. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1966, it ranked 19th when 397 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, Noel is a common name in Switzerland given to over 1443 babies in 14 years. At the peak of its usage in 2003, the moniker grabbed the 55th spot and 128 baby boys were given the name.

Also, Noel is common in Sweden where over 2886 new-borns have been given the name since 2002. At the peak of its usage in 2007, it ranked 44th when 362 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, Noel was a common name in New South Wales. Over 1076 babies have been named Noel since 1952. When at its peak in 1953,. After 8 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Noel is an uncommon baby name in France still in use today. Noel is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Noel is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in DR Congo, Tanzania, Malawi, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, England, Chad, Nicaragua, Kenya, Rwanda, Venezuela, Australia, Canada, Benin, Sudan, Cameroon, Madagascar, South Africa, Colombia, Jamaica, Central African Republic, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Burundi, New Zealand, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

According to our findings, at least 910000 people have been bestowed Noel around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20184057841229188
20173868311200200
20163808441211202
20153748601197208
20143568991192204
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Facts

Noel in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland3267485526

Numerological aspects of Noel

To have dreams you want to accomplish means having a reason to wake up in the morning. You have an artistic soul and a good eye for everything you put your focus on. Your lively spirit and energy is commended by people. You love to explore, never comfortable in your comfort zone. In fact, you do not have a comfort zone. Your only mistake is that you are trying to prove others you can do it, instead of proving yourself.

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  •  Capitola - Majorly used in Finnish and Swedish age-old and acclaimed, Capitola has origin in Latin, meaning of Capitola is "Head of Olus" is aimed at baby girls
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Middle names for Noel

These are some of the familiar and loveable options for Noel middle names.

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Famous people named Noel

  • Noel Jones, Indian-born British diplomat
  • Noel Power, senior judge in Hong Kong and Brunei Darussalam
  • Noel Counihan, Australian social realist painter, printmaker
  • Noel Crombie, New Zealand singer and former member of the band Split Enz
  • Noel Jan Tyl, American humanistic astrologer and writer of many books on the subject
  • Noel Le Vasseur, fur trader and merchant born in St
  • Noel Streatfeild, English author, best
  • Noel Sickles, American commercial illustrator and cartoonist
  • Noel Odell, English geologist and mountaineer
  • Noel Tovey, Australian dancer, actor, mentor
  • Noel Annan, Baron Annan, British military intelligence officer, author
  • Noel Nutels, Brazilian physician
  • Noel Desmond Gray, Senior design engineer at the Philips subsidiary Kriesler and medical student at the University of Sydney after War service
  • Noel Duckworth, rower and Anglican priest
  • Noel Rowe, poet who lived in Sydney, Australia
  • Noel Brown, American tennis player in the mid-20th century
  • Noel Perrin, American essayist and a professor at Dartmouth College
  • Noel Wien, American pioneer aviator
  • Noel Mewton-Wood, Australian-born concert pianist
  • Noel Felix, Belizean-American professional basketball player
  • Noel Entwistle, UK educational psychologist
  • Noel Starblanket, First Nations leader in Canada
  • Noel Rawsthorne, British organist and composer
  • Noel Reynolds, priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin
  • Noel Pemberton Billing, English aviator, inventor, publisher
  • Noel Betowski, artist living and working in Cornwall
  • Noel Kelly, Irish art curator, critic
  • Noel Freeman, Australian former athlete
  • Noel Learmonth, Australian author, sheep farmer, naturalist
  • Noel Van Raalte, British racecar driver
  • Noel Lindsay, British barrister and Conservative Party politician
  • Noel Taylor, American costume designer of the stage, television
  • Noel Kelehan, Irish musician
  • Noel McCalla, British rock singer
  • Noel McMeel, chef from Northern Ireland,
  • Noel Mitten, Irish footballer during the 1970s
  • Noel Duggan,
  • Noel Kelly, Irish soccer player during the 1940s
  • Noel Larmour, Irish cricketer and politician
  • Noel Maughan, Australian politician and the Nationals member for Rodney
  • Noel O'Leary, Irish Gaelic footballer
  • Noel Hudson, Anglican bishop
  • Noel McNamara, Australian campaigner for victims of crime and critic of the Australian justice system
  • Noel Dwyer, Irish professional footballer
  • Noel Parmentel, Noel E. Parmentel, Jr
  • Noel Sharkey, computer scientist born in Belfast
  • Noel Van Horn, cartoonist
  • Noel Gallagher, British singer, songwriter and guitarist
  • Noel Redding, English rock musician
  • Noel Godfrey Chavasse, British medical doctor, Olympic athlete
  • Noel Dempsey, former Irish Fianna Fáil politician

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