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Angelo | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

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Angelo

Angelo is an Italian masculine given name and surname meaning "angel", or "messenger".

Italian originSecular traditionUnique

Meaning

angel

Snapshot

A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Angelo has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

The name Angelo is derived from the Greek word 'angelos,' meaning messenger or angel. It has been a popular given name in Italy and other Catholic countries for centuries, often bestowed upon children with the hope of divine protection. Its association with celestial beings lends it a sense of purity and goodness.

Famous Namesakes

Angelo Badalamenti, Angelo Dundee, Angelo Mathews, Angelo Morbelli, Angelo Ogbonna

Nicknames & Variations

Ange, Gigi

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