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Noelle
Meaning: Christmas · Origin: French · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The French feminine of Noël, 'Christmas', traditionally given to girls born at Christmastime.
Nicknames
Noe, Elle
Variants & related names
Noël, Noela, Noely
Noelle name art
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FAQ
What does the name Noelle mean?
Noelle means “Christmas”. It comes from French.
Is Noelle a popular name?
Yes — Noelle has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Noelle?
Noe, Elle.
What are other forms of Noelle?
Noël, Noela, Noely.
Similar names
Amy · Brielle · Elaine · Elle · Charlotte · Isabelle
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.