Noël Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Noël name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Noël name
Noël comes from Old French noel, "Christmas", from Latin natalis, "birthday". It was given to a child born at Christmas or to someone with a special connection to the feast, and was also used as a given name. The surname is widespread across France, Belgium and Quebec.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Noël name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Noël name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Haiti; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Noël name FAQ
What does the Noël name mean?
Christmas. Common variants include Noel, Nowell, Natale.
Where does the Noël surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and Haiti.
Is there a Noël coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Noël crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Noël coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).