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Opinions on the name Noel

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MummyToBe2001 · 19/03/2025 16:33

I posted a threat on here yesterday asking for opinions on the name piper, and I think it’s fair to say it is a very marmite name! 🤣

I am not finding out the gender of my baby, so I’m trying to pick a top girl and a top boy name for when little one is born - which is proving difficult so sorry if you see a lot of threads from me in the coming months!!!!!

I like Noel for a boy at the minute- however I don’t think I LOVE the name. I’m still waiting to find a name that wows me. What’s everyone’s opinion on Noel?

My name is Holly and I’m not sure is a Noel and Holly is too Christmassy / cringe (baby is due in August ) I haven’t picked it for any theme sort of reason and I’m not sure if people will automatically assume that I have?

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Livelaughblocked · 22/03/2025 21:58

MummyToBe2001 · 19/03/2025 16:33

I posted a threat on here yesterday asking for opinions on the name piper, and I think it’s fair to say it is a very marmite name! 🤣

I am not finding out the gender of my baby, so I’m trying to pick a top girl and a top boy name for when little one is born - which is proving difficult so sorry if you see a lot of threads from me in the coming months!!!!!

I like Noel for a boy at the minute- however I don’t think I LOVE the name. I’m still waiting to find a name that wows me. What’s everyone’s opinion on Noel?

My name is Holly and I’m not sure is a Noel and Holly is too Christmassy / cringe (baby is due in August ) I haven’t picked it for any theme sort of reason and I’m not sure if people will automatically assume that I have?

What about Leon, all the same letters as Noel, just backwards?

Wheelz46 · 21/03/2025 23:12

I love the name Piper, this was a name me and my partner considered if we were to have a girl.

Did you use to watch Charmed OP? Was just wondering if you knew the actress who played Piper, her real name is Holly. Curious if you were choosing the name due to the link.

Dustmylemonlies · 21/03/2025 22:39

The only people called Noel /Noelle I've met were all born at Christmas. Be a bit weird if your baby was born in July.

SatyrTights · 20/03/2025 09:59

Noel is in late middle-age, blows his nose with a lot of trumpeting and flourishing of handkerchief, and wears unattractive beige jumpers bought by his mother.

oakl79 · 20/03/2025 06:32

Just make me think of Mr Blobby! (Showing age)
There are a lot nicer names out there.

roshi42 · 20/03/2025 06:31

Quite like it. Think of Noel Fielding.

pearbottomjeans · 20/03/2025 06:30

It’s not my fave. Particularly not with Holly. Joel on the other hand is my fave. Always Joel!

NotCamping · 20/03/2025 06:29

It’s awful. Very unattractive. I quite like Piper though(For a girl)

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 20/03/2025 06:27

It’s a good name

Moreteaandchocolate · 20/03/2025 06:26

It’s ok, maybe a bit dated?

TheSandgroper · 20/03/2025 03:11

I like Noel very much. It’s a proper grown up name.

SwedishEdith · 19/03/2025 22:41

No. I just think it's quite an ugly word to say and kind of a wet name. Can't stand Noel Gallagher so I'm definitely influenced by that.

YourWinter · 19/03/2025 22:38

I don’t like it but it’s marginally better than Noah, which is ghastly.

Elspet · 19/03/2025 22:38

Sorry yes, typo, EdmOnds.

shoopshoopdedoo · 19/03/2025 22:37

I like it.

It’s much nicer than Piper!

Gemini29 · 19/03/2025 22:36

I think it's 20 years too soon

Objectively it's nice but it's too connected to Edmonds

Elspet · 19/03/2025 22:36

My first thought was Edmunds, but that probably shows my age.

<Swapshop et al>

SkaneTos · 19/03/2025 22:34

I think Noel is a nice name.

I should say, it makes me think about the band Oasis. I am from Sweden, and the names Noel and Liam were very very very unusual in Sweden before 1994, but with the success of Oasis they eventually both reached the Top-100 for boy names.

(Yes, I know his real name is William).

tuesdayschildish · 19/03/2025 18:19

Really like it. It occupies that sweet spot of modern sounding and classic. Noel Gallagher comes to mind and also ‘The First Noel’ carol. Both ok connotations I’d say.

RedOnyx · 19/03/2025 17:54

I don't think I'd use Noel with Holly. Also all I can think of when I hear it is Noel Edmunds. That's probably just me showing my age though.

What about Noah or Owen?

CosyNavyLeader · 19/03/2025 17:52

I think it's a really ugly name. But that's just my opinion. If you like it then go for it!

EverySaturday · 19/03/2025 17:51

Holly and Noel is a bit much. I like Joel and Leon more.

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ArtTheClownIsNotAMime · 19/03/2025 17:13

I'm with you, don't hate it but don't love it.

I would assume a Noel was a Christmas baby but wouldn't think it was a big deal if he wasn't.

BoleynMemories13 · 19/03/2025 17:11

Just reminds me of the creepy dad of Britain's largest family, who knocked his now wife up when she was just 13 and kept knocking her up pretty much every year after that for the next 22 years. He makes my skin crawl, so it's a big no from me.