Angela

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Feminine form of Angelus derived from Angel, the name of a heavenly creature. Landed a spot in the top 10 in 1965, following the Oscar-nominating performance of actress Angela Lansbury in the 1962 movie, "The Manchurian Candidate." Name also inspired by actress Angela Cartwright in the 1965 film "The Sound of Music," where her role as "Brigitta von Trapp " first made her famous. The rise and fame of actresses Angela Bassett, Angie Harmon and Angelina Jolie have continued its success among parents. , Angelic

Popularity: Girls Ranked #160 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: French; Mexican; Greek
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Angelino +; Angelo +; Angelos +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Angala +; Angella +; Angila +; Anjela +; Anngela +; Anngilla +; Annjela +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Ange +; Angel +; + Add a Nickname
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angelitasmommy2 wrote:

i love this name its my daughters name. her great-grandma who passed away way before she was even born we named her after her because this name needs to get around.....

1/2/2011 08:03:30 PM Report Abuse

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