Angelito
little angel (Spanish)
Angelito is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 118, with 76,560 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little angel (Spanish)
Angelito is a Spanish diminutive of the masculine name Ángel, which ultimately derives from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger'. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial period and became a standard given name in its own right rather than solely a pet name.
Diminutive form of the Spanish given name Ángel, combining Ángel with the diminutive suffix -ito, literally meaning 'little angel'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among older to middle-aged Filipino men. Commonly shortened to the widely popular Filipino nickname 'Lito', or sometimes 'Ange' and 'Litoy'.
Related forms
- Ángel Spanish
- Angelito Spanish
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Angelito with common surname pairs
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How do I use Angelito with two Filipino surnames?
Angelito is the given name. The full name is Angelito + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Angelito a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Angelito is number 118, with 76,560 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.