Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. NO-lən(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Nualláin, itself derived from the given name Nuallán. The baseball player Nolan Ryan (1947-) is a famous bearer. This name has climbed steadily in popularity since the 1970s.

Popularity

People think this name is

formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   simple  

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Entry updated April 5, 2022