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Nollaig

OriginIrish variation of Noel
Meaning"December, Christmas"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Nollaig

Considered an Irish variation of the French Noel and as the Irish name for the month of December, Nollaig is a relatively modern creation, used as a unisex name since the 20th century. Given to 3 girls in Ireland in a recent year, it is notably borne by fiddle player Nollaig Casey and footballer Nollaig Cleary.

Nollaig for boys

Nollaig is a unisex Irish name, created in the 20th century as a translation of the French name Noel. Meaning "Christmas", or more generally "December", it is also used in Irish as the name of the month, just as April and June may be used in English.

Notable bearers of the name include Irish scholar, Nollaig Ó Muraíle and musician Noel 'Nollaig' Bridgeman.

Pronounced NUL-ig.

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    ig. In Ireland, this name is given to boys, and girls.

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