My name is Noelle. In the 50's and 60's it was not at all popular or common. I got lots of teasing about it. I hated my name because it was so different. I am 50 now, and I love my name because it is so different.
When I was younger, I used to HATE it when people sang my name all the time. I would blush in church as Christmas when the familiar Christmas carol was sung, and everyone would turn around and smile at me. As I got into high school, I realized my name was unique, and I've LOVED it since then! Everyone is constantly telling me how beautiful my name is, and I couldn't be more flattered. I love that very few people share my name, and this feeling has inspired me to give my children unique names as well!
I find Noelle very lovely and delicate. It's the middle name of my little sister and several others that I know, but I only know one woman with Noelle as her first name.
Noelle is a beautiful name. Very feminine and delicate.
-- Anonymous User 4/25/2006
Nice name :) I'd probably end up using this name if I have a daughter in December time.
-- Anonymous User 5/10/2006
The name Noelle, as well as Noel, comes from the same root as the word for nativity. It means birth or life.
-- Anonymous User 6/5/2006
Famous Bearer(s): The middle name of Singer JoJo (born JoAnna Levesque) is Noelle. It is also the middle name of actress Katie Holmes (born Katherine Noelle Holmes).
I think Noelle is one of the most beautiful names I have ever heard. I hope it doesn't get trendy because I would love to give it to my daughter someday if I have a girl.
This is my middle name (although I spell it Noel). Instead of being embarrassed by the Christmas song, I revelled in the association; I went around telling everyone I was the 'first Noel'.
This is my middle name, my birthday is on January 1st but I was due on December 24th and my mum had set that name from that day she was told. I don't like it, I try to hide it from everyone. My husband and my son (he's only 4!) keep calling me Noella to annoy me and it works.
My middle name is Noelle and I adore it! I like Noelle much better than Noel, especially for girls. I also really like the origin and meaning of this name.
I LOVE this name! I really want to use it if I have a daughter (although it depends on what my future married name is!) I think the spelling differentiates it from the Christmas meaning - you don't immediately think of "Joyeux Noel" when you first see it, and I love that.
My middle name, used to hate it, now I love it and it's not pronounced Noel, it's Noelle as in NO-L even though it has 2 Ls. You know what I mean? Or is it the Americans that say Noel to Noelle?
My name is Noelle. I was born 9 nine days before Christmas. I was sick when I was born and I didn't get out until Christmas day. That was when my mom decided to name me Noelle. I personally hate the name. All my friends, teachers, etc. think it's so pretty and love the name they go around singing that first Noelle song to me. And when this one boy found out that in French it means Santa Claus he came over to me and sat on my lap telling me he wanted a pony for Christmas. I hate my name. It is so annoying.
I think this is a very pretty and classic name, also not too overused yet. I would definitely name a daughter this if she was born around Christmastime.
I think this name has a pretty sound, and I like that it has a religious connotation without being obnoxious (Christian, Trinity, Faith, etc.). I prefer Noelia though.
I named my youngest daughter Noelle. She was born in August. I think it is a very pretty name. I am a big fan of Sidney Sheldon (R.I.P.) and one of the characters in his book "The Other Side of Midnight" is named "Noelle".