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Name Origin

Noël is a French masculine given name meaning 'Christmas.' It is derived from the French word for Christmas, which itself comes from the Latin 'natalis' (birth) and refers to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Famous People

Noël Coward (1899-1973)

Playwright, composer, actor, director

  • Prolific playwright of comedies and dramas
  • Composer of popular songs like 'Mad About the Boy'
  • Acclaimed actor and director in theatre and film

Noël Redding (1945-2003)

Musician, bassist

  • Original bassist for the rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
  • Contributed to iconic albums such as 'Are You Experienced?' and 'Axis: Bold as Love'.

Noël Gallagher (1967-)

Musician, songwriter, guitarist

  • Co-founder and lead guitarist of the Britpop band Oasis.
  • Known for his distinctive guitar riffs and songwriting contributions to hit albums like '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'

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