English speakers borrowed noel from the French word noël, which is also used for both the Christmas holiday and a Christmas carol. It can be traced further back to the Latin word …

Dec 8, 2025 · “Noel” is a word often sung at Christmas that means “birth” or “birthday,” especially the birth of Christ. It comes from the Latin natalis and French noël, referring to the celebration …

Dec 11, 2025 · Inherited from Middle French Noël, from Old French Noel, Naël, inherited from Vulgar Latin *notālis, from Latin nātālis [diēs Dominī] (“birthday of the Lord”) with dissimilation …

The First Noel "The First Nowell" in Carols, New and Old (1879) [1] 0:00 " The First Nowell " (or Nowel), [1] modernised as " The First Noel " [2] (or Noël), is a traditional English Christmas …

Nov 25, 2024 · We've been singing it all season long, but what are we talking about? Find out what the word "noel" means and how to use it appropriately during the holidays.

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Aug 5, 2025 · Where Did the Word ‘Noel’ Come From? Our modern English word “Noel” is derived from the Middle English word nowel and means “a shout of joy or Christmas song.”