Noir

Noir Meaning & Origin

About Noir
The name "Noir" is of French origin and it means "black" in English. It is often associated with darkness, mystery, and sophistication. It is commonly used in literature, film, and art to describe a genre characterized by a dark and pessimistic atmosphere, morally ambiguous characters, and a sense of intrigue. The name "Noir" can also be used as a given name for individuals, evoking a sense of elegance and enigma.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Noir is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 45.57% and females 54.43%, based on recent birth statistics.

Noir Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OY1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɔɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noir in Braille

Here's how to represent Noir in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Noir in braille

How to Spell the Name Noir in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Noir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Noir in sign language

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