The nameNolhan
Nolhan is a modern French boy's name, a spelling of Nolan. It spread in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Nolhan comes from Nolan, an Irish surname (Ó Nualláin) whose meaning is debated.
Origin
Irish, through English. The h is a recent French spelling.
History
Nolhan followed the vogue for Nolan in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Nolhan
Nolhan in France
Nolhan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,785 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Nolhan. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Nolhan in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 89 births a year on average, against 275 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Nolhan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nolhan mean?
Nolhan comes from Nolan, an Irish surname (Ó Nualláin) whose meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Nolhan?
Irish, through English. The h is a recent French spelling.
Is Nolhan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nolhan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Nolhan?
Variants and related names of Nolhan include Nolan.