Noelle

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Noelle or Noëlle
PronunciationEnglish: /nˈɛl/ noh-EL
French: [nɔɛl]
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameLatin and Old French
MeaningChristmas
Region of originFrance
Other names
Related namesNoel

Noelle or Noëlle is the feminine form of the gender neutral name Noel.[1] It derives from the old French Noël, "Christmas," a variant (and later a replacement) of nael, which itself derives from the Latin natalis, "birthday".[2] Other nicknames and variations for girls named Noelle include Noèle, Noelia, Noeline, Noela, Noell, Noella, Noelene, and Noeleen.[3]

Given name[edit]

People with the name include:

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Fictional characters[edit]

Surname[edit]

  • Amanda Noelle (born 1983), American Christian musician and worship leader
  • Nica Noelle, American entrepreneur, pornographic film actress and director

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Noelle: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names".
  2. ^ "Definition of NOEL".
  3. ^ "The Meaning of the Word 'Noel'".