Novel
Pronunciation: [ n-AHV-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Novel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 29 babies have been named Novel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Novel is past its peak , currently ranked #31,869 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,869
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Novel
Novel is a boy name .
Is Novel a boy or girl name? Novel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,869 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,958. Novel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Novel is currently ranked #31,869 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Novel include Nov, Noy, Noie, and Novkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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