The nameNoëla

Noëla is an old French feminine of Noël (Christmas), mostly given from the 1910s to the 1930s.

Meaning

It comes from the Latin natalis dies, "day of birth", that is, Christmas.

Origin

Latin, through Noël.

History

Found from 1900, Noëla peaked in the 1910s and 1920s, then slowly faded. A few families give it again today.

Popularity of the name Noëla

Noëla in France

1914peak year (55 births)
1,830babies named Noëla in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Noëla was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 395 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Noëla. Half of all babies named Noëla in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Noëla in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noëla mean?

It comes from the Latin natalis dies, "day of birth", that is, Christmas.

What is the origin of the name Noëla?

Latin, through Noël.

Is Noëla a girl's or a boy's name?

Noëla is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Noëla?

Variants and related names of Noëla include Noel.