Noelle

Noëlle represents the feminine variant of the French first name Noël and carries the meaning 'the one born at Christmas.' Even outside the French-speaking world, the name is often found in the spelling Noelle.

What does the name Noelle mean?

Noëlle, as the feminine form of Noël, means 'the one born at Christmas.' This name form derives from the Old French word Noel, which stands for 'Christmas,' and has its origin in the Latin adjective natalis, meaning 'birth-related' or 'pertaining to birth.' The expression dies natalis, which in Christianity refers to the birthday of Christ on December 25, led to the more general meaning of 'Christmas.' Noëlle or Noelle is an internationally widespread and popular girl's name. While the spelling Noëlle is mainly found in France and the Netherlands, Noelle is particularly common in English and German-speaking areas. Notable personalities with this name include the French actress Noëlle Châtelet, the singer Noëlle Cordier, and the Swiss football player Noelle Maritz.

Where does the name Noelle come from?

The name Noelle has its roots in Old French and Latin and means 'the one born at Christmas.' The etymology combines the Latin adjective natalis (birth-related) and the Old French word Noel (Christmas). In French, Noël is also used for Christmas. The name is widespread in various languages, including German, English, French, Dutch, and Swiss German.

How do you pronounce Noelle?

The pronunciation of Noelle is two-syllable and elegant. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'No-el' [noˈɛl] or, leaning towards the French, as [nɔˈɛl]. The name begins with a rounded O sound that conveys a sense of calm and warmth. The second syllable, which sounds open and bright, brings lightness to the sound, while the final L gently fades away. Thus, Noelle overall appears elegant, harmonious, and stylish.

When is the name day of Noelle?

The name day of Noëlle or Noelle falls on December 24 and 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Noelle enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,254th in the list of most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005 at 138th place. In the last ten years, Noelle has been given as a first name about 340 times, placing it at 1,132nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,062nd.

Nicknames & pet names

El / Ella / Elle / Elli / Ellie / Nala / Nelly / No / Noalla / Noe / Noelina / Noellchen / Noelli-Pirelli / Noellibelli / Noelliiiiiii / Nole / Noli / Nolle / Nolle-Knolle / Nolli / Noni / Nono / Notschi / Noäl / Nudelnono / Nöggitöggi / Nöl / Nölchen / Nöllchen / Nörlli

Famous people

• Heidi Noelle Lenhart (actress)
• Josette Noelle Andree Claire Dagory (French actress)
• Katherine Noelle Holmes (Katie Holmes - US actress)
• Kayla Noelle Ewell (US actress)
• Kellie Noelle Martin (actress)
• Kimberly Noelle Kardashian (reality TV star)
• Louise Noelle Gras de Mereles (art historian from Mexico)
• Magali Noelle Guiffray (actress from France)
• Marie-Noelle Drouet (French writer)
• Marie-Noelle Marquis (actress from Canada)
• Marie-Noelle Thibault (writer from France)
• Marie-Noelle Warot-Fourdrignier (football player from France)
• Michele Noelle Buhler (American actress)
• Noelle (dark blue mermaid from the anime Mermaid Melody)
• Noelle Ailloud (badminton player from France)
• Noelle Barahona (Chilean alpine ski racer)
• Noelle Bassi (swimmer from America)
• Noelle Beck (actress from the USA)
• Noelle Chatelet (French writer)
• Noelle Cordier (French singer)