| Meaning | messenger, angel |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | An-ge-la |
About Angela
Timeless and trustworthy, this name has proven its staying power across decades and cultures worldwide. Angela carries an innate warmth that makes it universally appealing, the kind of name that works in every context and every country. Its established presence in naming history provides a sense of stability and reliability, suggesting someone dependable and genuine. The name maintains relevance without being trendy, avoiding the dating effect that marks names to specific eras. Angela offers international recognition with easy pronunciation, eliminating the burden of constant corrections or explanations. It's comfortable without being boring, classic without feeling outdated. The name suits all personality types and life paths equally well, providing a solid foundation rather than prescribing a particular identity.
Nicknames for Angela
| Angie |
| Ang |
| Angel |
| Gela |
| Ela |
Famous People Named Angela
| Angela Merkel | German politician |
| Angela Davis | American activist |
| Angela Lansbury | British-American actress |
| Angela Bassett | American actress |
| Angela Gheorghiu | Romanian opera singer |
| Angela Kinsey | American actress |
| Angela Carter | British writer |
| Angela Merici | Italian saint |
| Angela Simmons | American reality TV star |
| Angela Aki | Japanese singer-songwriter |
| Angela Sarafyan | Armenian-American actress |
| Angela Duckworth | American psychologist |
| Angela Hewitt | Canadian pianist |
| Angela Rye | American political commentator |
| Angela Griffin | British actress |
| Angela Ahrendts | American businesswoman |
| Angela McRobbie | British cultural theorist |
| Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell | French-Cuban author |
| Angela C. Davis | American mathematician |
| Angela Ruggiero | American ice hockey player |
Characters Named Angela
| Angela Martin | The Office |
| Angela Chase | My So-Called Life |
| Angela Valdes | Power |
| Angela Montenegro | Bones |
| Angela Bennett | The Net |
| Angela Baker | Sleepaway Camp |
| Angela Moss | Mr. Robot |
| Angela Petrelli | Heroes |
| Angela Vallot | The Bourne Identity |
| Angela de Marco | Married to the Mob |
| Angela Hayes | The Fault in Our Stars |
| Angela Burr | The Night Manager |
| Angela Holden | American Pie |
| Angela Li | American Psycho |
| Angela Franklin | Night of the Demons |
| Angela de la Paz | Promethea |
| Angela Martinelli | Mindhunter |