The name Noël is derived from the Old French word "noël" meaning "Christmas".
The Old French word itself is derived from Latin "natalis dies (Domini)" meaning "birthday (of the Lord)".
This is a masculine name, actually, but in the English-speaking world it is also used as a feminine name.
Famous bearers
A bearer is Noël Godin (born 1945), a Belgian writer, critic, and actor.
