Origin:Greek
Popularity:102
Meaning:Messenger; Messenger of God
Angel is a gender-neutral name that is well known in both the US and Spain. From Greek origins, the meaning of the word angel is “messenger,” but in the Bible, the word signifies a more divine meaning, “messenger from God.” Whether you will be guiding baby down a religious path or are simply looking for a heavenly name to bestow upon them, Angel could be the perfect title to uplift and inspire your new addition. The name received a huge boost from Angel, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off starring David Boreanaz.
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Famous People Named Angel

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  • Angel Di Maria
    Soccer Player
  • Angel Hernandez
    Baseball Player
  • Angel Pagan
    Baseball Player
  • Angel Rivera
    Business Executive

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