Angel Name Meaning & Origin
Angel
Origin of the name Angel:
Derived from the Greek angelos (messenger). In New Testament Greek, the word took on the meaning “divine messenger, messenger of God.” Var: Angel, Angell, Anzioleto, Anziolo.
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- Comments and insights on the name Angel
A popular combination is Miguel Angel.
Spanish speakers use Angel for boys; unlike English speakers who mostly use Angel for girls.
The name Angel is #8 on the list of top 100 cool baby boy names in the baby name book "Cool Names" by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz.
Angel and Galen are anagrams of each other; they contain the same letters.
- Personal experiences with the name Angel
I have a friend named Angel and though he can be "rude" at times, it's all in good fun. He is a kind and caring guy deep down and he's trustworthy as well as reliable. He is funny and annoying and sometimes you'll feel like hitting him so you do, and he hits you back. Don't try to start beef with him 'cause he will punch you.
- Nicknames for Angel
Narcotraficante
Gringo
Devil- Meanings and history of the name Angel
- Famous real-life people named Angel
Angel Corella, male ballet dancer.
Angel is the daughter of Eddie Murphy and Melanie Brown (Spice Girl)
Chris ANGEL, Magician.- Angel in song, story & screen
A fictional male vampire portrayed in both "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" by David Boreanaz.
Angel Clare, Tess' beloved in Thomas Hardy's classic novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles"
"How Angel Peterson Got His Name", children's novel by Gary Paulsen.
Angel Dumott Schunard from "Rent", by Jonathon Larson.
Angel was a character on Australian T.V soap Home and Away, played by Melissa George.