Girl
Latin
4 syllables
Angelica
an-JEL-ih-kah
/ænˈdʒɛl.ɪ.kə/
"Angelic" — a lush Latinate name that sounds like heaven and feels like sunlight
Angelica comes from the Latin angelicus meaning angelic, a derivative of angelus (angel) from the Greek angelos meaning messenger. It has been used as a name in Italy and Eastern Europe since the Renaissance. In the English-speaking world it gained popularity in the 1990s, partly through the cheeky Rugrats character Angelica Pickles. The name also belongs to a genus of medicinal and culinary herbs.
Quick Facts
Letters8
SyllablesAn · gel · i · ca
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordAngelicus
MeaningAngelic, messenger of God
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1995
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJanuary 27
Nicknames
AngieAngelGelicaAngeGeli
About the Name Angelica
Angelica means angelic or like an angel, from the Latin angelicus. It derives from the Greek angelos meaning messenger of God.
Angelica comes from Latin through the Italian Renaissance, where it was used in poetry and literature. It has been a given name in Catholic countries for centuries.
Angelica peaked in the 1990s in the US and is now less common, though it remains recognizable. It is still popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities.
Angelica Rose, Angelica Marie, and Angelica Grace are flowing, romantic combinations that suit the name's lush character.
Angelicas are often described as expressive, spirited, and commanding — the name carries both heavenly sweetness and a bold personality.
Angelica is the standard English and Italian spelling. Anjelica is an alternate spelling used in the United States. The Spanish form is Angélica with an accent.
Personality of Angelica
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Angelica
Creativity
82%
Elegance
86%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
78%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Angelica
A
Angelica Pickles
Iconic cartoon character from the Nickelodeon animated series Rugrats
A
Angelica Huston
American actress and Academy Award winner
A
Angelica Kauffmann
Swiss Neoclassical painter, one of the most celebrated artists of the 18th century
Middle Names for Angelica
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Angelica
Angelica Rose
Angelica Marie
Angelica Sofia
Angelica Grace
Angelica Elena
Angelica Renee
Angelica Nicole
Angelica Victoria
Angelica Jade
Angelica Celeste
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History of Angelica
1600
Angelica used in Italian Renaissance literature and poetry
1700
Name spreads through Catholic Europe and Latin America
1991
Rugrats premieres on Nickelodeon, featuring the memorable Angelica Pickles
1995
Angelica reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 100
Numerology & Symbolism of Angelica
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Lavender
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lavender
Angelica Around the World
How Angelica is written in different languages and scripts
أنجيليكا
Arabic
アンジェリカ
Japanese
Анжелика
Russian
안젤리카
Korean
安杰利卡
Chinese
Αγγελική
Greek
एंजेलिका
Hindi
אַנְגֵּלִיקָה
Hebrew
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