Noelle

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girlvintageclassicchristmasfrench

“born at christmas” — French, Latin

#2152024 rank
2021peak year
42,919babies named Noelle since 1880
▲ +2%5-year trend

Noelle popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202118801920196020002024

What does Noelle mean?

The French feminine of Noel 'Christmas', from Latin natalis 'birth (day)'. Traditionally given to girls born around Christmas.

OriginFrench, Latin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic

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