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Noell
How to Pronounce Noell
Pronounced noh-EL /noสหษl/Medium
Meaning: Noell is a spelling of Noelle, the feminine of Noel, from the French noel, 'Christmas', which itself goes back to Latin natalis, 'birthday'. Trimming the final e gives the traditional Christmas name a slightly more streamlined look.Low
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History & Origin
Noell is a variant spelling of Noelle, the feminine form of Noel, drawn from the French word for Christmas and ultimately from Latin natalis, 'birthday, of the nativity'. It shared in the gentle popularity of the Noel names, appearing in the 1940s and peaking around 1967.
It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its height, so a Noell from that year would be in her fifties today. As a seasonal name it holds steady appeal for December babies, though the fuller Noelle remains the more common spelling.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Noell mean?
It is a variant of Noelle, from the French noel, meaning 'Christmas'.
How do you pronounce Noell?
It's said noh-EL /noสหษl/, two syllables with the stress on the second.
Is Noell a boy or girl name?
Noell is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Noell?
It has always been rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its high point in the late nineteen-sixties.