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Tangela

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Pronounced tan-JEL-ah /tænˈdʒɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Tangela is an American coinage that fronts Angela — from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel' — with a decorative T-. The base is Angela; the T- is the era's stylish addition.Low

In 30 seconds: Angela, restyled: Tangela fronts Angela ('angel') with a T- (said 'tan-JEL-ah'). A genuine 1970s coinage.
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningTangela is an American coinage that fronts Angela — from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel' — with a decorative T-. The base is Angela; the T- is the era's stylish addition.
U.S. rank (2011)#13236 ↗ Rising
2011 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,784

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119562011

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

Tangela is a 1970s American coinage built on Angela (Greek for 'angel; messenger') with an added T-. It belonged to a lively tradition of inventive, musical names in African-American families, cresting around 1971. It rose with that fashion and faded as tastes turned.

Uncommon now, it reads as a distinctly 1970s creation. Melodic, bright, and of its era.

Did you know? Tangela adds a fashionable T- to Angela — 'angel' — a stylish 1970s coinage that peaked around 1971.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Tangela — 1970s coinage; T- + Angela 'angel'

Variations

TangieTanjelaAngela

Nicknames

TangieAngie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tangela mean?

Tangela is a 1970s coinage that fronts Angela (from the Greek for 'angel; messenger') with a T-.

How do you pronounce Tangela?

It's said tan-JEL-ah /tænˈdʒɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Tangela a boy or girl name?

Tangela is used as a girl's name.

Is Tangela making a comeback?

Tangela is uncommon today and reads as a 1970s coinage rather than a reviving name.

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