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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Disturbia81 · 19/03/2025 17:02

I have a nephew called Noel and we were doubtful at first but it really suits him now

HugoYorway · 19/03/2025 16:59

It's one of those names like Keith or something that seems old-fashioned and unsexy. it also strongly suggests a Christmas baby. The 'Noel, Noel' type wisecracks would be a pita.

Joel is fine.

MistyF · 19/03/2025 16:58

How about Noel in reverse - Leon? It's ancient Greek version of Leo. Is you baby due in constellation of Leo?
I think people might think he's born in December - irrelevant what your name is.
And how do you pronounce it? Are you bothered by mispronunciations? I find name Ok, but wouldn't choose it because it's kinda religious.

alternatives
Joel
Jonah
Leon
Nash
Nathan
Ellis
Noah
Nestor
Angel
Gael
Ansel

MiddleAgedDread · 19/03/2025 16:58

I can't get the first Noel carol out of my head now and I definitely wouldn't use it with Holly.

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