Arts & LiteratureBritish1880 – 1958
Alfred Noyes
Poet, author of 'The Highwayman'
Biography
English poet and novelist best known for his narrative poems. He wrote 'The Highwayman,' one of the most famous poems in English literature.
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Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
British
Born
1880
Died
1958
Thinking about the name
Noyes
English origin
“An English surname, likely derived from 'noise' or from a place name, Noyes has been carried as a given name in American contexts. The name has a sturdy, New England character with historical Puritan associations. It appeals to parents seeking surname-as-given-name choices with Americana roots.”