Find out how popular the first name Angella has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Angella by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Angella is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Angella.

The history of the first name Angella

Angella is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin name Angela, which means "messenger" or "messenger of God". The name has its origins in Ancient Greek, where it was formed from the word "angelos", meaning "messenger".

The name first emerged in the 5th century AD, when it was given to a 4th-century Christian martyr from Rome. The story of Saint Angela of Merici, who founded the Order of Ursulines in 1535, helped to popularize the name in the Christian world.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Angella can be found in the 12th century, when it was borne by Angella of Foligno, an Italian mystic and Franciscan tertiary who lived from 1248 to 1309. Angella is also the name of a 12th-century Italian saint, Angella of Marsciano, who was born in 1170 and died in 1242.

In the 16th century, the name was borne by Angella Merici, an Italian religious educator and founder of the Ursuline Order, who lived from 1474 to 1540. Another notable bearer of the name was Angella of Desenzano, an Italian Franciscan nun who lived from 1609 to 1688.

In more recent history, Angella Nazarian was an Armenian-American philanthropist and socialite who lived from 1927 to 2006. Angella Jeffries was an American actress and singer, born in 1923, best known for her roles in films such as "The Mating Season" and "The Proud and Profane".

While not as common as its counterpart Angela, the name Angella has been used throughout history and has roots in both religious and cultural contexts. It has been borne by saints, mystics, educators, and other notable figures over the centuries.

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