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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Angelic
- Origin
- Latin (via Italian, elaboration of Angela)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- an-JEL-ih-kuh
Angelica is a vintage, romantic, storybook-style girl's name that means "angelic." It comes from Latin by way of Italian, as an elaboration of Angela, and is pronounced an-JEL-ih-kuh. If you like the softness of Angela but want something with a few more syllables and a little more flourish, this is the name to look at.
Meaning & Origin of Angelica
Meaning: Angelic.
Origin: Latin (via Italian, elaboration of Angela).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Angelica
an-JEL-ih-kuhIPA /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/
Popularity of Angelica
Angelica ranked #97 in the U.S. in 1996, when 3,404 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #623 with 477 babies, so it's far less common now than at its peak.
Names Like Angelica
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FAQ
What does the name Angelica mean?
Angelic. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Angelica?
Angelica is pronounced an-JEL-ih-kuh (IPA: /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/).
Is Angelica a popular name right now?
Angelica peaked at #97 in 1996 and is ranked #623 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)
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