Nolan

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Originates from the Irish surname Nuallan. More common for boys, but recognized as a possible name for girls. Noted baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan has helped move the name up the popularity chart since the 1970s.

Popularity: Ranked #104 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Irish; Celtic
Gender: Male
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Variations: Nola +; Nolene +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Nolen +; Nolin +; Nollan +; Nollin +; Nolon +; Nolun +; Nolyn +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Nolans: Owen Nolan (Irish Canadian hockey player); Nolan Ryan (famous baseball player); + Add a Famous Nolan
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