Angeline

messenger or angel (Greek via French/English)

Angeline is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 138, with 51,268 records. It has 3 syllables.

English / Biblical American period
May 2021 rank
#138
May 2021 records
51,268
Syllables
3
Origin
English / Biblical
Background
American period
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

messenger or angel (Greek via French/English)

Angeline originated as a French diminutive of Angèle/Angela, ultimately tracing back to the Greek 'angelos'. In the Philippines, it became widespread during the 20th century under American linguistic influence. It functions both as a standalone formal name and as part of compound names popular among Christian Filipinos.

Angeline is a diminutive of Angela, derived from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily during the American period through English and French naming influences, while harmonizing naturally with the country's Catholic devotion to angels.

English 60% Biblical 30% Other 10%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Soft Saint Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Commonly shortened to Angie, Angel, or Lin/Geline. Frequently paired in double names such as Mary Angeline or Angeline Rose.

Best known for: Angeline Quinto (Filipino singer and actress)

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In the civil registry as of May 2021, Angeline is number 138, with 51,268 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.