Noel

Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage French, English
Pronounced Pron. NOL(English)
 NO-əl(English)
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Meaning & 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.

Related Names

VariantNowell(English)
User SubmissionNoël

Entry updated November 16, 2019