Save Type Surname (from given name & from nickname) Usage French, English Pronounced Pron. NOL(English) NO-əl(English) [key·IPA] Expand LinksMeaning & History Either from the given name NOËL, or else derived directly from Old French noel "Christmas" and given to a person who had a particular connection with the holiday. DetailsRelated Names VariantNowell(English) User SubmissionNoël Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·