Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Noelle

Noelle is a more feminine rendition of Noël which comes from the Old French “noel, nael” meaning ‘Christmas’ from the Latin “natalis dies Domini” (birthday of the Lord). Noël is basically synonymous with Christmas, especially in the refrain of familiar Christmas carols. The masculine version of the name, i.e., Noel (pronounced KNOLL) is also in use. Noelle has often been bestowed upon little baby girls born on Christmas day (like Natalie). The name Noelle is not heavily used among English speakers but it has been in occasional use. It’s also ranked with mild-moderation in the Netherlands.

All About the Baby Name – Noelle

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME NOELLE

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME NOELLE

Noelle first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1964 and almost immediately climbed to levels of moderation where it seems to be staying firm. We believe Noelle is a name never in danger of overuse or overexposure given its tight niche associations with the Christmas holidays. And we think it’s a super cute idea to name your December baby Noelle (even if some people find that a little too precious). Noelle is a beautifully delicate sounding name in its own right. It stands tall and proud January through November and then gets even more delightful in the month of December. If Noelle is just too “Christmasy” for you, consider Natalie (which also means Christmas day).

Quick Facts

ON NOELLE

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

296

PRONUNCIATION:

no-EL

SIMPLE MEANING:

Christmas; Birthday of the Lord

Characteristics

OF NOELLE

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Noelle

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME NOELLE

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Noelle

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME NOELLE

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Noelle


Popular Songs

ON NOELLE

Noelle's Song
a song by Gloria Estefan

Famous People

NAMED NOELLE

Noelle Bassi (American swimmer)
Noelle Bush (daughter of former Florida governor Jeb Bush)
Noelle LeBlanc (singer)
Noelle Scaggs (singer)
Noëlle Cordier (French singer)
Noëlle Lenoir (French stateswoman)
Noëlle van Lottum (tennis player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED NOELLE

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Noelle

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME NOELLE

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Noelle