Noelle

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Noelle is a Christian girl name of French, from Latin origin, meaning “Christmas”.

MeaningChristmas
GenderGirl
OriginFrench, from Latin
Pronunciationno-EL
TraditionChristian
Used inUnited States, France, Canada

Meaning and origin of Noelle

Noelle is the feminine of Noël, the French word for Christmas, from Latin natalis, 'birthday'. It is a classic choice for girls born in December and carries a festive, gentle feel. The spelling Noelle is most common in English; French uses Noëlle with the diaeresis. Related Christmas names include Natalie, which shares the same Latin root.

Is Noelle a Christian name?

Noelle is a Christian name linked to celebration of Christ's birth. It has no biblical bearer but is closely tied to the church calendar.

How popular is Noelle?

Used steadily in North America and France.

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Spellings and variants of Noelle

NoellaNoel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noelle mean?

Noelle means 'Christmas'. It is of French, from Latin origin.

Is Noelle a Christian name?

Noelle is a Christian name linked to celebration of Christ's birth. It has no biblical bearer but is closely tied to the church calendar.

How do you pronounce Noelle?

Noelle is pronounced no-EL.

Is Noelle a boy or girl name?

Noelle is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.