Noël

Noël is a gender-neutral name of Swiss, French, and Latin origin. It derives from the Old French word for Christmas, which itself comes from the Latin word _natalis_, meaning “birth.” Since the 12th century, the name Noël has traditionally been given to babies born during the Christmas period, making it perfect for a holiday baby! Père Noël is also the French name for Santa Claus. As French is one of Switzerland’s four official languages, it’s not surprising that this classic French name is popular with the Swiss.