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At a Glance: Name: Noelle – Meaning: Christmas – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: noh-EL
Noelle is a French name meaning "Christmas," pronounced noh-EL. It's a classic name for girls, and SSA records show it's been given to baby girls in the U.S. going back to 1927.
Meaning & Origin of Noelle
Meaning: Christmas.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Noelle
Phonetic: noh-EL IPA: /noʊˈɛl/
Popularity of Noelle
Noelle has stayed fairly steady in recent years, peaking at #202 in 2021 with 1,477 babies, then landing at #215 in 2024 with 1,433 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1927–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Noelle mean?
Christmas. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Noelle)
How do you pronounce Noelle?
Noelle is pronounced noh-EL (IPA: /noʊˈɛl/).
Is Noelle a popular name right now?
Noelle is near its all-time peak (#202 in 2021), ranked #215 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1927–2024.)
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