Noel (or noël, sometimes spelled nowell for the English pronunciation) refers either to the Christmas celebration or a Christmas carol. The word comes from the French word Noël meaning "Christmas", from the Latin word natalis ("birth"). It may also be from the Gaulish words "noio" or "neu" meaning "new" and "helle" meaning "light" referring to the winter solstice when sunlight begins overtaking darkness. It may also refer to: · Noel , male name derived from noël · Noel , Colombian cookies manufacturer · Noel , a 2004 film · Noel , Noel Pagan, an 1980s musician Noel , 1988 album by Noel · Noël , 1966 album by folk singer Joan Baez · Noël , 2007 album by Josh Groban · Noël , 2007 album by Sam Hagan · Noel , Pichi Pichi Pitch character · No observable adverse effect level , toxico