Noel
French
"Christmas"
By Sophie Kihm
Updated Wed Nov 29 2023
Noel Origin and Meaning
The name Noel is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French origin meaning "Christmas".
Noel, the French word for Christmas has been given to both boys and girls born on that holiday since the Middle Ages. For girls it's often spelled Noelle.
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Noel Popularity
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Famous People Named Noel
- Mary Noel StreatfeildEnglish children's author
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- Bethany Noel "Beth" MotaYouTube Beauty Guru
- Noël Kristi WellsAmerican actress and comedian
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Noel in Pop Culture
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