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    Noelle

    noh-EL

    French
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Christmas; Birthday; Born on Christmas
    Origin
    French
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Noelle does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Christmas; Birthday; Born on Christmas", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Noelle.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.031% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Noelle is the song of Christmas — God becoming human, dwelling among us, and filling ordinary nights with eternal glory.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Luke 2:11

      "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

    • John 1:14

      "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory."

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