Angelo
Meaning of Angelo
Angelo is a strong, male name of Italian origin. Pronounced as ahn-JE-loh (/anˈdʒɛlo/), this charming name carries the meaning "angel" or "messenger", derived from its variation 'Angel'. Over the years, Angelo has consistently been a popular choice for parents in the United States, with its highest popularity rank being 148 in 1921 and maintaining a steady presence within the top 400 names since then. This enduring favorability underscores its classic appeal that transcends trends. If you are considering a timeless and significant name with roots in Italian culture, Angelo could be an ideal pick for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ahn-JE-loh (/anˈdʒɛlo/)
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Notable People Named Angelo
| Angelo Davis Mathews is a former captain and professional cricketer from Sri Lanka, known for his contributions to the team's success in various international tournaments and for achieving milestones such as playing in his 100th Test match and leading his national team to victory in the 2014 Asia Cup. |
| Angelo Caroselli, an Italian Baroque painter from Rome, was known for his religious works, allegories, and genre scenes influenced by Caravaggio and the Bamboccianti, often depicting colorful characters and scenes of witchcraft. |
| Obinze Angelo Ogbonna is an Italian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Premier League club West Ham United. |
| Angelo La Barbera was a prominent figure in the Sicilian Mafia, co-ruling the Mafia family of Palermo Centro with his brother Salvatore La Barbera. |
| Angelo Anthony Cataldi Jr. is a retired American sports radio personality known for hosting The WIP Morning Show and shaping the sports conversation in Philadelphia. |
| Angelo Heilprin was a prominent American geologist, paleontologist, naturalist, and explorer. |
| Angelo Dundee was a renowned American boxing trainer and cornerman, famous for his work with Muhammad Ali and 15 other world boxing champions. |
| Angelo Taylor - Angelo F. Taylor is an American track and field athlete who won the 400-meter hurdles at the 2000 and 2008 Summer Olympics and has a personal record of 47.25 seconds. |
| Angelo Bortolo Bertelli was a renowned American football quarterback, known for winning the Heisman Trophy in 1943 while playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. |
| Angelo Bruno, also known as "the Gentle Don," was a Sicilian-American mobster who led the Philadelphia crime family for two decades before being assassinated. |
| Angelo Donghia was a renowned American interior designer. |
| Angelo Beolco, also known as Ruzzante, was a renowned Venetian actor and playwright known for his rustic comedies depicting Paduan country life in the 16th century. |
| Angelo Miguel Leo is a renowned American professional boxer who held the WBO junior featherweight title and is currently ranked as the world's fifth best active junior featherweight by The Ring. |
| Angelo Maria Angeli - Angelo Maria Angelo Flavio Comneno, Grand Master of the Constantinian Order of Saint George from 1634 to 1678, hailed from a family claiming descent from the Angelos dynasty and held titles such as "Prince of Macedonia and Thessaly" and "Duke and Count of Drivasto and Durazzo". |
| Angelo Infanti was an Italian film actor known for his roles in over 90 films between 1961 and 2010, born on February 16, 1939, in Zagarolo, Italy, and passed away on October 12, 2010, in Tivoli, Italy due to cardiac arrest. |
