Noel
noh-EL
Popularity
#1490
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
66,576
Peak Year
#1,107 in 2014
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Noel is of French origin, traditionally given to children born around Christmas. It translates directly to "Christmas."
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Noel Coward
English playwright, composer, director, actor, and singer
Noel Gallagher
English singer, songwriter, and musician
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