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Noelle.

62 replies

LauraOfWotsits · 24/02/2021 10:32

Just that really. Would like feedback (not bothered about it being a wintry name re month she'll be born etc) and am open to any suggestions of similar sounding names preferably with 2 syllables ending -elle.

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Foxhasbigsocks · 25/02/2021 18:56

Love it but only for a baby born late December

Firebird83 · 25/02/2021 18:55

It’s lovely

ILoveShula · 25/02/2021 18:35

@lottiegarbanzo, she was (Mary) Noel Streatfield.

Luckyelephant1 · 25/02/2021 17:27

I really like it and personally wouldn't associate it with Christmas. Its a feminine classy sounding name. Joelle is a pretty alternative too although I don't like the nickname Jo.

Ellmau · 25/02/2021 10:44

Joelle
Gaelle
Isabelle
Gabrielle
Danielle
Adele - the athlete Adelle Tracey spells it with two ls although one is more usual
(I once saw Sybelle in a book, and thought it was pretty, but it might look like a mistake for Sybille.)

user1493494961 · 25/02/2021 10:17

She might get fed-up with people assuming she was born at Christmas, but having said that, it's a pretty name, far nicer than names such as Harper or Luna, which seem very popular. I believe the actress Noele Gordon (who was born on Christmas Day) was called Nolly by friends. If you love the name Noelle, then that's the one I would choose.

lottiegarbanzo · 25/02/2021 09:21

I like it. Makes me think of Noelle Streatfield, author of Ballet Shoes.

Most names I can think of ending with -lle have more than two syllables. Maybe Joelle (I love Joely, though not sure how to spell it), or how about Adele? Estelle, Carole, Nicole, Sybelle, Yael.

kylie122 · 25/02/2021 09:18

I was thinking about this name the other day I like it

Lizadork · 25/02/2021 08:56

I love Noel and Noelle. I love Nova too.

AnitaHotdog · 25/02/2021 08:41

My mum is a Noelle and is exactly as you describe rejectedprincess! V close to Christmas baby. She likes her name and doesn't mind when people stumble over it and inevitably call her Noel.. my DGM used to call her Nolly as she couldn't say it Smile

rejectedprincess · 25/02/2021 08:35

Ooh I love it! I also lobbied for it, for a December baby, was vetoed by my DH. I imagine this incredible beautiful and uber cool ice blonde girl when I think of Noelle. I think it's very glamorous.

MySocalledLoaf · 25/02/2021 08:28

Noelie is also nice.

partyatthepalace · 25/02/2021 08:24

@Borntohula

Danielle is v dated and downmarket

How can a name be 'downmarket?'

Many names have that association. See these name threads when anyone asks about eg Jayden etc.

Not suggesting that these associations are right or wrong, but they exist, and no point pretending they don't.

FamilyOfAliens · 25/02/2021 08:04

Love Estelle as a pp said.

I think the Christmas connection with Noelle is too strong I’m afraid

JungOwlWan · 25/02/2021 08:00

Less soft sounding iykwim

JungOwlWan · 25/02/2021 08:00

I love it!
Also love Nollaig which is less pretty and more celtic.

Zarinea · 25/02/2021 07:58

I like it, but I'd assume you didn't know the meaning if you gave it to a non-Christmas baby.

danascully96 · 25/02/2021 07:53

I’ve always found it beautiful, but my brains gone silly and all I hear is “No L” which bothers me Envy

lifestoooshort · 24/02/2021 23:14

Sounds christmassy obviated but that's not a bad thing ! I love it - unusual and very pretty sounding

ImNotWhoYouThinkIam · 24/02/2021 23:10

I love it. Its my cousins name and she wasn't born at Christmas (9 months later as my Grandad pointed out once)
Its pronounced completely differently to Noel so I don't associate them, even though they are male and female forms of the same name.

TempsPerdu · 24/02/2021 23:07

I think it works well as a middle name for a winter/Christmas baby. But I wouldn’t use it as a first name, or for a baby born at any other time of year - has very strong Christmassy vibes for me.

BrandoraPaithwaite · 24/02/2021 21:55

Her name is Noelle
I had a dream about her
She rings my bell
Got gym class in half an hour

Is how the start of Teenage Dirtbag by Wheetus goes. Great song, Noelle in the song seems lovely and I like the name a lot.

Travellingraspberry · 24/02/2021 21:34

I like it!

Also like Joelle as an alternative

ShalomToYouJackie · 24/02/2021 21:23

Reminds me of Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus haha, lovely name though

Borntohula · 24/02/2021 21:22

Danielle is v dated and downmarket

How can a name be 'downmarket?'