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Avangeline

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Pronounced ə-VAN-jə-leen /əˈvæn.dʒə.lin/Medium

Meaning: A-spelling of Evangeline — from Greek euangelion, 'good news, gospel' — 'bearer of good news'Medium

In 30 seconds: Good news, gracefully spelled: Avangeline renders Evangeline — 'bearer of good tidings' — with an Av- twist. Lyrical, romantic, and bright.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA-spelling of Evangeline — from Greek euangelion, 'good news, gospel' — 'bearer of good news'
U.S. rank (2025)#5000 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 511

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320062025

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

Avangeline is an A-spelling of Evangeline — from Greek euangelion, 'good news, gospel' (popularized by Longfellow's poem). A lyrical, romantic name; the Av- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Evangeline. Rare, good-news at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Evangeline, coined by Longfellow, comes from Greek euangelion, 'good news, gospel' — Avangeline gives the romantic name an Av- spelling.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Evangeline — root etymology

Variations

EvangelineEvangelinaAvangaline

Nicknames

AvaEvaLina

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If you like Avangeline…

Evangeline— the standard spelling
Evangelina— a fellow form
Angeline— a companion -line name
Emmeline— another -line name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avangeline mean?

Avangeline spells Evangeline — Greek 'good news, bearer of good tidings'.

How do you pronounce Avangeline?

It's said ə-VAN-jə-leen /əˈvæn.dʒə.lin/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Avangeline a boy or girl name?

Avangeline is a girl's name.

How popular is Avangeline?

Avangeline is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Evangeline is more common.

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