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Common Nicknames: Angelic,
Angie, Angel
Common Variations: Anjelica
Consider This: Angelina and Angela
are similar names with much
more positive first impressions
than Angelica.
Angelina HHHHH
(Russian) a form of Angela.
First Impression: People see Angelina
as an angelic, sympathetic, and
giving woman who can also be
fiery and spontaneous, like
actress Angelina Jolie.
Gender Association: Used for girls
Popularity and Trend: #48
(#157 in 2000)
Risk of Misspelling: Low
Risk of Mispronunciation: Low
Famous Namesakes: Actress Angelina
Jolie; abolitionist Angelina
Grimke; character Angelina
Johnson (Harry Potter series)
Common Nicknames: Gina, Angie,
Angel
Common Variations: None
Consider This: This name’s image is
linked very closely to Angelina
Jolie’s. Most people tend to view
her positively, but if you don’t,
you should probably pick
another name.
Angelique HHH
(French) a form of Angela.
First Impression: Many people think
Angelique is prissy, mean, and
pampered, but she may be
delicate, sweet, and gentle.
Gender Association: Used for girls
Popularity and Trend: #693
(#466 in 2000)
Risk of Misspelling: Average
Risk of Mispronunciation: Average
Famous Namesakes: Singer Angelique
Kidjo
Common Nicknames: Angie, Angel
Common Variations: None
Consider This: This French form
of Angela could give some
spelling trouble.
Angie HHHH
(Greek) a familiar form of Angela.
First Impression: Angie is seen as a
funny, happy-go-lucky gal who
loves to gossip.
Gender Association: Used for girls
Popularity and Trend: #389
(#499 in 2000)
Risk of Misspelling: Low
Risk of Mispronunciation: Low
Famous Namesakes: Actress Angie
Dickinson; actress Angie
Harmon; model Angie
Everheart; singer Angie
Stone; rapper Angie Martinez
Common Nicknames: None
Common Variations: None
Consider This: There are a lot of
famous Angies, though some
may find it too informal as a
given name.
Anika HHH
(Czech) a form of Anna.
First Impression: People see Anika as a
free spirit who’s expressive, artistic,
and sensitive.
Gender Association: Used for girls
Popularity and Trend: #485
(#625 in 2000)
Risk of Misspelling: Average
Risk of Mispronunciation: Fairly high
Famous Namesakes: Actress Anika
Noni Rose
Common Nicknames: None
Common Variations: Anica
Consider This: Although Anika
looks like Annika, some people
may not realize it’s pronounced
“ah-NEE-kah.”
Anita HHHH
(Spanish) a form of Ann, Anna.
First Impression: Anita is regarded as a
warm and friendly woman who’s
often brave with her sharp tongue.
Gender Association: Used for girls
Popularity and Trend: Last ranked in
the Top 1000 in the 1980s
Risk of Misspelling: Fairly low
Risk of Mispronunciation: Low
Famous Namesakes: Singer Anita
Bryant; singer Anita Baker;
character Anita (West Side Story);
actress Anita Ekberg
Common Nicknames: Nita
Common Variations: Aneta
Consider This: Anita hasn’t been a
popular name since the ’80s,
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