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Noël

A name of English origin.

Quick answer

Noël is a boy name with English roots.

GenderBoy
OriginEnglish
Language familyFrench

Meaning and history

English form of Noël or Noëlle (rarely). It was fairly popular in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand in the middle of the 20th century. It is occasionally written with a diaeresis, like in French. A famous bearer is British musician Noel Gallagher (1967-).

Notes and context

Usage: english