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Angella

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Pronounced an-JEL-uh /ænˈdʒɛl.ə/High

Meaning: Angella is a doubled-L spelling of Angela, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel'. Angela came into wide European use through the Church and has been a mainstay of English naming for centuries.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel' (said 'an-JEL-uh').

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningAngella is a doubled-L spelling of Angela, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel'. Angela came into wide European use through the Church and has been a mainstay of English naming for centuries.

U.S. rank (2024)#13573 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,570

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Angella is a doubled-L spelling of Angela, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos, 'messenger' — the word Christian Greek used for a heavenly messenger. Angela spread through medieval Europe with the Church and became a staple of English-language naming in the twentieth century. The extra L changes nothing in the sound (said 'an-JEL-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., far behind Angela. Rare in spelling, classic in root.

Did you know? Angela reached Europe through the Church, from Greek angelos, 'messenger'. Angella simply doubles the L (said 'an-JEL-uh').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Angella — spelling of Angela; Latin angelus, Greek angelos, 'messenger'

Variations

AngelaAngeliaAnjela

Nicknames

AngieEllaAngel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angella mean?

Angella is a spelling of Angela, from Greek angelos — 'messenger; angel'.

How do you pronounce Angella?

It's said an-JEL-uh /ænˈdʒɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Angella a boy or girl name?

Angella is a girl's name.

How popular is Angella?

Angella is rare in the U.S., while Angela is far more common.