Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Angelo

Angelo is the Italian equivalent of the Medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature – an angel – itself originating from the Greek word αγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger". Obviously a popular figure in Christianity, the angel gave birth to several variations of its name. The Spanish use Ángel, the Greeks use Angelos, the Czechs use Anděl and in the Basque country they say Aingeru. The diminutive of the Italian Angelo is Angelino (little angel) and the feminine forms are the familiar Angela and Angelina (also used by the English). Still distinctly Italian, Angelo is also sometimes used among Spanish and English speakers, as well.

All About the Baby Name – Angelo

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME ANGELO

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME ANGELO

Angelo is a name that has been used with consistent moderation in the United States. The name has been on the charts since the U.S. government first began tracking naming trends more than 100 years ago. Angelo’s peak popularity came in the 1920s. Not coincidentally, the largest Italian wave of immigration into the United States took place between 1900 and 1914 during which time this lively bunch introduced a new set of names into the American consciousness. The name declined some during the 1950s but seems to be settling in around moderate levels of popularity. It’s a strong name with Italian confidence. Given the name’s meaning, there is a certain “angelic” quality to Angelo, but also a little bit of feistiness to boot!

Quick Facts

ON ANGELO

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Italian

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

307

PRONUNCIATION:

AHN-je-lo

SIMPLE MEANING:

Messenger, angel

Characteristics

OF ANGELO

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Angelo

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME ANGELO

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Angelo

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME ANGELO

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Angelo


Popular Songs

ON ANGELO

Un Angelo Non E’
a song by Eros Ramazzotti

Un Angelo (Angels)
a song by Patrizio Buanne

San Angelo
a song by Third Day

Angelo Nero
a song by The Catherine Wheel

Angelo
a song by Brotherhood of Man

Famous People

NAMED ANGELO

D'Angelo (musician)
D'Angelo Jiménez (baseball player)
Angelo Badalamenti (composer)
Angelo Bertelli (football player)
Angelo Bronzino (Italian painter)
Angelo “the Gentle Don” Bruno (Italian-American mobster)
Angelo Buono, Jr. (The Hillside Strangler)
Angelo Garcia (Puerto Rican Singer formerly with Menudo)
Angelo Lano (FBI agent who headed the Watergate investigation)
Angelo Mariani (conductor)
Angelo Ambrogini Poliziano (Florentine classical scholar and poet)
Angelo Secchi (Italian astronomer)
Angelo Torres (cartoonist)
Angelo Schiavio (soccer player)
Angelo Anastasio (soccer player)
Angelo R. Mozilo (disgraced CEO of Countrywide)
Angelo Branduardi (musician)
Angelo Ciccone (Italian cyclist)
Angelo Crowell (football player)
Angelo Dibernardo (soccer player)
Angelo Palombo (Italian soccer player)
Angelo Taylor (Olympic athlete, hurdles)

Children of Famous People

NAMED ANGELO

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Angelo

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME ANGELO

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Angelo