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Noelle

Girl name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Noelle: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2018.

The name Noelle is the French feminine form of Noël, derived from the Old French word "noel," meaning "Christmas" — ultimately from the Latin "natalis," meaning "birth." It is traditionally given to girls born around the Christmas season, making it a festive and tender choice. A notable bearer is Noelle Bush, daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush, but the name also appears in modern pop culture through Disney’s 2019 film "Noelle," starring Anna Kendrick. The masculine equivalent, Noël, is shared by the English playwright Noël Coward. Though not tied to a specific Scottish place, the name blends well with the country’s love of winter and celebration — and it has been used steadily in Scotland since the 1970s, often with the same warm, hopeful association as the holiday itself.