Help Spell Baby Girl's Name - Nolie/Noely

dmartin · January 27, 2021, 5:35pm

We really love the name [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] (pronounced No-lee), but haven’t decided how to spell it. Different spelling also has different meanings. We want it to be the simplest spelling for her.

[name_f]Nolie[/name_f]
[name_f]Noely[/name_f]
Noelie
Noley
[name_m]Nollie[/name_m]

And if anyone has a suggestion for middle names, please feel free to include! So far, we’re thinking:

[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Noely[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Noely[/name_f] [name_f]Neve[/name_f]

Thank you Nameberry community

Rainbowflowers · January 27, 2021, 5:40pm

I think [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] is best because 1) It seems like that is what comes first to mind for you in your first sentence and, 2) I think it looks sweet!
For middle names I like [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] and [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]! Maybe you would also like…
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Raine[/name_u]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Drew[/name_u]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Rue[/name_u]/Roux

dandy_orchid · January 27, 2021, 5:46pm

This name is so sweet, no matter how you spell it!

I would pronounce [name_m]Nollie[/name_m] with a short “o” sound instead of the long “o” you’re going for, so I’d probably eliminate that. I don’t love the look of Noley. And Noelie makes me want to say No-ell-ee.

That leaves [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] and [name_f]Noely[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Noely[/name_f] might have the same problem as Noelie, although maybe a bit less strongly, and I do love the [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] connection (but ymmv on that!). [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] seems like it would probably be the easiest, pronunciation-wise!

I adore [name_f]Nolie[/name_f]/Noely [name_f]Mae[/name_f]! [name_u]Dove[/name_u] is another middle that comes do mind–it gives me a really similar vibe to [name_f]Fawn[/name_f], but I prefer the look and sound, and the peace connection would be lovely!

skylerros · January 27, 2021, 6:18pm

I like the [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] spelling, & I’m going to suggest NoLie [name_u]Lark[/name_u].

Kipperbo1 · January 27, 2021, 6:54pm

I like the [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] spelling best It used to be on my list as a nickname for [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]

Greyblue · January 27, 2021, 7:13pm

I like [name_f]Nolie[/name_f]. Sleek and simple!!

Nolie [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is lovely!!

Nolie [name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Seraphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] Francesa
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Harriet[/name_f]

LibelluleClaire · January 27, 2021, 7:47pm

I like [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] best it’s the one that I think would get you the pronunciation you want. I absolutely [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Fawn[/name_f]!

SparkleNinja18 · January 27, 2021, 7:50pm

There was a girl in my [name_u]French[/name_u] class last year named [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] with this spelling! I love the name and I think it’s so sweet. It fit her really well.

voughtlori · January 27, 2021, 8:02pm

I like Noelie since it ties it to [name_u]Noel[/name_u] and the Christmasy theme.

elffff · January 27, 2021, 8:24pm

I’m in the Noelie or [name_f]Noely[/name_f] camp. [name_u]Noel[/name_u] is pronounced knoll in [name_f]English[/name_f]. This is a common enough pronunciation that it shouldn’t shock anyone who thinks it’s pronounced No-ell-ee. Unless you’re in [name_f]France[/name_f]…
Noley is ok, but seems more like a surname to me.

Nollie/Nolie looks like NAWlee to me.

middle name ideas…
Noelie [name_f]Rhea[/name_f], Noelie [name_u]June[/name_u], Noelie [name_f]Claire[/name_f], Noelie [name_f]Fay[/name_f]

xosarahjo94 · January 27, 2021, 8:41pm

I vote Noelie. It gives me an ikea/ Scandinavian vibe somehow.

For the soul purpose that at first glance “[name_f]Nolie[/name_f]” appears like “no lie”, which kind of makes me pronounce it as such.

Noely is gorgeous-- but I’d prob guess it was like [name_u]Noel[/name_u] with an -ee sound at the end.

Nollie I’d pronounce like [name_f]Molly[/name_f].

leafsgirl44 · January 27, 2021, 9:18pm

Noelie is my favourite I really like Noelie [name_f]Mae[/name_f] myself

dmartin · January 27, 2021, 10:16pm

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback - much appreciated!

bjoy · January 28, 2021, 12:36am

I live in the western United States and would assume the following pronunciations:

Nolie- NOLE-ee
[name_f]Noely[/name_f]- no-EL-ee
Noelie- no-EL-ee
Noley- no-LAY
[name_m]Nollie[/name_m]- NAHL-ee

Nolie is my recommendation for you!

rhodes2nowhere · January 28, 2021, 2:35am

I think [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] is the most intuitive!
[name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Fawn[/name_f] is stunning!

CurlyC · January 28, 2021, 2:44am

Love [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]

mill1020 · January 28, 2021, 6:49am

I like [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Fawn[/name_f] best.

I’m assuming Noly as a spelling is out?

Either way, I think [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] has the best chances of being pronounced correctly the first time.

dmartin · January 28, 2021, 4:55pm

Thank you! [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_f]Fawn[/name_f] and [name_f]Nolie[/name_f] [name_u]Dove[/name_u] are probably my top two after getting this awesome feedback <3