Angelica
Meaning of Angelica
Angelica is a lyrical Italian and English gem rooted in the Latin “angelicus,” meaning “angelic,” and by extension draws on the Greek “angelos,” or “messenger.” The name carries a feather-light grace—think halos and harps—but it’s hardly fragile. Across stories, Angelica has been a bold princess in Renaissance epics, the quick-witted Schuyler sister who lights up Broadway’s Hamilton, and the earthy herb said to chase away the blues in old-world kitchens. In American nurseries, her star climbed briskly through the late-20th-century Top 100 before settling into its current familiar-yet-distinctive groove, giving modern parents a sweet spot between classic and uncommon. Altogether, Angelica feels like a gentle hand on the shoulder—comforting, luminous, and quietly powerful—an enduring choice for a little girl destined to make everyday moments feel a touch more celestial.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ahn-JE-lee-kah (/anˈd͡ʒe.li.ka/)
English
- Pronunced as an-JEL-ih-kuh (/ænˈdʒɛl.ɪ.kə/)
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Notable People Named Angelica
| Angelica Kauffman was a Swiss painter who achieved success in London and Rome and co-founded the Royal Academy as one of its first female members. |
| Angelica Ross is an American actress and transgender rights advocate who founded TransTech Social Enterprises to employ transgender people in the tech industry. |
| Angelica Schuyler Church - Angelica Church was an American socialite, the eldest daughter of General Philip Schuyler and sister-in-law of Alexander Hamilton. |
| Sarah Angelica Van Buren served as the youngest first lady at age 20 for President Martin Van Buren after his wife's death. |
| Angelica Hale is an American singer who was the runner-up on America's Got Talent season 12. |
| Angelica Hamilton was the eldest daughter of Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. |
| Angelica Cheung founded Vogue China and played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's fashion industry. |
| Angelica Rosas McDaniel is an American executive and multi-platform producer who began her career in radio at age 15 and later produced for XM Satellite Radio. |
| Angelica Burevik Törnqvist, nicknamed Agge, is a Swedish former football defender who earned 30 caps for the women's national team. |
| Angélica María, known as "La Novia de México," is a celebrated Mexican singer and actress who rose to fame as a teen idol in the 1960s. |
