Naël

na-EL

French, diminutive of names ending in -naël

"gift of God; blessed and generous"

Naël Origin and Meaning

The name Naël is a boy's name meaning "gift of God; blessed and generous".

The traditional French spelling of Nael, Naël is a French diminutive of names ending in -nael, though in recent years, it has risen up the charts as a standalone choice. A Top 20 name in France, it is also popular in Belgium and Switzerland.

Traditionally deriving from Nathanaël or the Breton Gwenaël, it makes a short, stylish choice, in tune with Sacha, Léo, Noé, and Malo.

Popularity of the name Naël

• 30 France 2024
• 39 Belgium 2024
• 171 switzerland 2022