Names/Noyes/Alfred Noyes
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

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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.