Meaning: Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)High
In 30 seconds: A French diminutive of Angela meaning 'angelic' or 'little messenger,' with the -ine ending giving it a delicate Gallic refinement. It has been used in French and English communities since the 18th century.
Angeline is a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger). The -ine suffix is a French/Latin feminine diminutive seen in names like Caroline, Emmeline, and Josephine. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century.
Angeline has been used steadily in the U.S. without breaking into the top ranks. It ranked #1153 for girls in 2024.
Did you know? The song Sweet Angeline by Rod Stewart (1972) and Angeline the Baker, a traditional American fiddle tune, gave the name a folk and pop musicality that kept it in cultural memory across the 20th century.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Angeline — Greek/French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
AngelaAngelinaAngelique
Nicknames
AngieAngelLine
Famous Bearers
★Angeline Quinto(1989-)
Filipino singer and actress
If you like Angeline…
Angelina— the Italian -ina diminutive of the same Angel- root
Angelique— the French -ique form in the same Angelina/Angeline family
Caroline— -ine ending name in the same French diminutive tradition
Emmeline— -ine ending name with the same 18th-century French elegance
Josephine— -ine ending name from the same French diminutive tradition
