Which do you prefer? And why?
We cannot decide each have their pros and cons.
Thanks,
I prefer [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] because it refers to [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] in a more subtle way and can work for any age. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] is lovely but sounds like “no L” or “no ale.” I do like [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] though because of the two little dots on top (umlaut?), and you could call her Noey or [name_f]Ella[/name_f] for short which is absolutely adorable! [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] doesn’t have any beautiful obvious nicknames but who needs nicknames anyway?
Have you considered [name_f]Noella[/name_f]?
I think if we used [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] and wanted a nickname we’d use [name_f]Nell[/name_f] or [name_f]Nellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f]! I can’t stand [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] is beautiful. [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] is a nice name, but it annoys me.
I prefer [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]/[name_f]Noella[/name_f] and the nickname [name_f]Ella[/name_f]/[name_f]Elle[/name_f].
I prefer [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] because, like a previous poster mentioned, it is a more subtle link to [name_u]Christmas[/name_u]. I also prefer [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] because I don’t care for umlauts over letters.
I prefer [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]. I’ve known a very awesome [name_f]Natalie[/name_f], and I’ve also met a [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] who was in her 70s or 80s, so it’s a name that ages well. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f], however, seems tied to the “elle/ella” trend.
Where I come from, [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] is far too common and to me just doesn’t sound very feminine. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] on the other hand is simply gorgeous!
I’m biased. [name_f]My[/name_f] name is [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] and I love it. I will say, I’ve never gone by a nn through my peers, but among family and close friends, they call me [name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_f]Tilly[/name_f], and [name_f]Nala[/name_f], respectively. So there are nn options, not as obvious like [name_f]Elle[/name_f] or [name_u]Nelly[/name_u] for [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]. If anything, mix it with [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]. [name_m]Add[/name_m] an H, [name_f]Nathalie[/name_f], or change the E to an A, [name_f]Natalia[/name_f], or rip it apart and you’ll get [name_f]Thalia[/name_f], [name_f]Alia[/name_f]. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] is pretty, exotic, but I wouldn’t chose it for myself because of the instant “no-” in the name. Good luck choosing from the two.
I love both [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] (but I love [name_f]Natalia[/name_f] more than both of them). [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] is simple, timeless, elegant. It is easy to spell, easy to pronounce, not too popular, it has no obvious nn (but you can use some like [name_f]Nellie[/name_f] which I love). [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] is beautiful, it has a great look and sound. I just hate how popular it got. So [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] would be more of a surprise/unexpected choice, but [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] is equally beautiful.
[name_m]Both[/name_m] are lovely, but I think I prefer [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] simply because I don’t know anyone with that name.
I prefer [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] over [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]. I don’t like umlauts (as previous posters have also stated) and [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] has just never appealed to me. I also like [name_f]Natalia[/name_f] a lot.
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f]! I love this name. I had a friend growing up with this name. She is now a lawyer and it sounds so proffesional. Also it makes me think of a little brown haired girl with dimples.
I really like the name [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] because it is unique, feminine and strong.
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] is a little dated I think and doesn’t sound as special as [name_f]Noelle[/name_f].
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] is gorgeous, timeless, and elegant.
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f] just isn’t pretty to me. That -elle ending is so frilly and overused, and that “no” first syllable is unattractive.
I prefer [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]. It’s pretty and feminine, and I went to high school with a [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] who was one of those rare people who was so genuinely nice that she got along with EVERYBODY. I’ve never liked [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] because the first syllable seems so abrupt. [name_f]Natalia[/name_f], on the other hand, is quite beautiful.
Also, [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] sounds very American and dated (“Facts of Life”), while [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] and [name_f]Natalia[/name_f] sound cosmopolitan. But to its credit, [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] does seem upbeat and sporty. It’s just a different feel rom the elegance of [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] or [name_f]Natalia[/name_f].
I love the name [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]. Unfortunately my hubby has nixed it as he feels it is too strongly associated with [name_u]Christmas[/name_u]. But I think it is a beautiful name.
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f] was the name of a rude, self-obsessed girl I went to high school with, so I personally would never use it.
Like both, prefer [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]. Because I am a fan of longer and more feminine names. I like [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] for a first name. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f], on the other hand, sounds better in the middle spot (for me).
I much prefer [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]. I watched a youtube video with a baby [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] a while ago and [name_f]Natalie[/name_f] and child just don’t go together in my head. Maybe it’s only dated where I live but to me it’s just another name like [name_f]Jessica[/name_f].