Angelica

Angelica is a female first name that has its roots in the Italian form of the name Angelika. This name, in turn, derives from the terms Angelikus and Angelicus.

What does the name Angelica mean?

The name Angelica is the Italian variant of the name Angelika and has its origins in the Ancient Greek and Latin languages. It translates into German as "the angelic one," "the angel-like one," as well as "the angel" or "the messenger of God." The Ancient Greek roots of the name come either from the word angelikós, meaning "belonging to the angel" or "angelic," or from the Latin angelicus, which carries similar meanings. The variant Angela derives from the Ancient Greek ángelos (ἄγγελος), meaning "the angel," "the messenger," or "the messenger of God," as well as from the Latin angelus, which also refers to "the angel." Additionally, Angelica is also used as a designation for the medicinal plant angelica (angelica archangelica). In Portuguese and Spanish, the name is written as Angélica. Other forms of the name include Angelicia, Angelique (French), Angelieke, Angeliki, Angelike, Anzelika, Anzhelika, and Anschelika. A well-known bearer of the name is the Swiss painter Angelica Kauffmann. The name gained attention in the Middle Ages through the epic poem "Orlando Furioso" by Ariosto.

Where does the name Angelica come from?

The etymology of Angelica is both Ancient Greek and Latin, with meanings such as "the messenger of God" and "the angel." The Ancient Greek term angelikós stands for "belonging to the angel" or "angelic," while the Latin term angelicus has similar meanings. The name Angela comes from the Ancient Greek ángelos, meaning "the angel," "the messenger," and from the Latin angelus, which means "the angel." The languages in which the name is widespread include English, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Angelica?

The pronunciation of Angelica is soft and flowing, with four to five syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "An-ge-li-ca" [andʒeˈliːka] or [anɡeˈliːka]. It begins with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The stressed syllable with a long I forms the phonetic center of the name, while the ending "-ca" sounds clear and open. Angelica has a classic, melodic sound that is feminine and harmonious.

When is the name day of Angelica?

The name days for Angelica are celebrated on January 4 and January 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Angelica is a common first name, currently ranking 4,045th in the list of the most popular female first names. The name reached its highest ranking in 1961 at position 211. In the last ten years, Angelica has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,085th.

Nicknames & pet names

Angi / Angie / Gina / Lica

Similar first names

Famous people

• Angelica Adelstein-Rozeanu (Romanian table tennis player)
• Angelica Agurbash (Belarusian singer)
• Angelica Aragon (Mexican actress)
• Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli (Swedish equestrian)
• Angelica Barcelo (Filipino actress)
• Angelica Bella (Hungarian actress)
• Angelica Bengtsson (Swedish pole vaulter)
• Angelica Bridges (American actress)
• Angelica Celaya (American actress)
• Angelica Domröse (German actress)
• Angelica Domrose (German actress)
• Angelica Garnett (British writer)
• Angelica Gavaldon (Mexican tennis player)
• Angelica Gibbs (American writer)
• Angelica Gorodischer (American writer)
• Angelica Gray (British model)
• Angelica Hale (singer America's Got Talent)
• Angelica Houston (actress)
• Angelica Joyce Mandy (British actress)
• Angelica Le Gru Perotti (Italian painter)