NOEL  

Gender: M
Origin: French
Meaning: "Christmas"

Popularity in 2008: #468

British, fey, and sophisticated, connoting wit and creativity, but not the most masculine of choices. Indeed, the female versions of the name are more popular.

Nicknames & Variations:
Nata, Noél, Nowell, Natal, Noell, Noël, Nole, Nowel, Noli, Natale

International Variations:
Nollaig (Irish Gaelic) Novelo (Italian) Novelo (Spanish)

Noel is being discussed in our message boards:

• Full names for nn Ellie?
• Very long name game! 10 kids!
• ABC makeover (Girls)
• pronunciation problems
• Any unusual double name for Anna?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Noel:

• CHRISTMAS NAMES: Beyond Nicholas and Noel
• THE CUTEST CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• GLAMOUR GIRLS AND BOYS
• IRISH CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• CHRISTMAS NAMES BEYOND NICHOLAS AND NOEL