Name spelling help

chocolatepie1

I am expecting my 4th child and 3rd boy.  We have picked the name Noel (rhymes with Joel) but I do not want to use that spelling for 2 reasons.  First, my SIL is a Christmas baby and her name is Noel and second, I don't want there to be any confusion over gender/pronunciation.  

 My dilemma is to whether to forget my reasons and go with the traditional spelling (Noel) or change it to something very easy (Nole).  Another option would be Nowell but I think that might be confusing too.  Any thoughts?   

 

dana1318a

I prefer the traditional spelling.  What if you named him Nolan nn Nole??

elizjane26

I like the traditional spelling.

sunnyday016

Traditional spelling. Nole looks like a rodent (mole).

ReniaB

dana1318a:

I prefer the traditional spelling.  What if you named him Nolan nn Nole??

 

Noel is nms however I do agree with the rest

 

BethPSU

I would go with the traditional spelling, however, I did know a guy in college that was named Noel and he pronounced it like Noelle.  I thought it was weird.

braveangel2

sunnyday016:

Traditional spelling. Nole looks like a rodent (mole).

Crazy...you read my mind!

Yeah, there are Noel's out there...it may take a few correctings, but I think you're better off sticking with the original.

JaneG2011

Nole or Nolan.  Do not name your son Noel.  He will be called No-elle his entire life!

Ceridwen21

I would never give my son the same name as his aunt.  Go for Nolan.

sunnyday016

JaneG2011:

Nole or Nolan.  Do not name your son Noel.  He will be called No-elle his entire life!

I disagree. Noel is the commonly accepted male name, and only pronounced no-elle when it's in the context of Christmas.

braveangel2

sunnyday016:

JaneG2011:

Nole or Nolan.  Do not name your son Noel.  He will be called No-elle his entire life!

I disagree. Noel is the commonly accepted male name, and only pronounced no-elle when it's in the context of Christmas.

This. Noel, the French word is pronounced one way, and Noel the name is pronounced the other.

alliejo725

Pronunciation errors aside, I find it VERY strange to use the exact same spelling as your SIL.

The original spelling is best, but I would just find another name. Nolan is a great alternative.

starlight8323

None of the above. I'd pick something else entirely.