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Nowell (pr. NO-wull) is my mother's maiden name, and we've been wondering where it comes from. Her father is English and I think a little German, if that helps. My mom said she thinks it comes from the French word Noel, because the English Christmas carol "The First Noel" was/is sometimes written as "The First Nowell". Is this correct? Thanks in advance.

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