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Angelica

an-JEH-li-kə

Popularity

#623

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

93,129

Peak Year

#3,412 in 1996

First Recorded

1892

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Late Latin 'angelicus' meaning 'angelic.' Associated with beauty, innocence, and divine protection.

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AngelAngieLica

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Angelica Huston

    American actress and director.

  • Angelica Schuyler Church

    American socialite and sister-in-law of Alexander Hamilton.

Nicknames

AngelAngieLica

Spelling Variations

AngeliqueAnjelica

Similar Names

GabriellaSeraphinaValentinaIsabella

Personality Traits

KindGracefulIntelligentCreative

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