Yesterday evening my husband suggested the name Angel in case we'll have a daughter. I was pleasantly surprised because he hardly ever suggests any names. I do sort of like it because I love the sentiment behind it, and I think it's a lovely meaning.
I googled it a bit and people on the internet seem less enthusiastic about it. Do you think it's fine to use or would we not be doing her a favour? I know I shouldn't care what people think but it's so hard.
On the internet people seem to think it's better used as a nickname for Angelica and other names but Angelina, Angelica etc. don't sound the same so I find using Angel as a nickname for them a bit odd (the first syllable is different).
If we'd use a longer form which one is best?
Angelina - is this too Angelina Jolie? We do like Jolie as a name, but people told us it's too associated with her, is Angelina as well? I personally don't want a strong celeb association.
Angelica
Angela - too dated?
Angeline
Angelique
Angelia
Thanks, and sorry it got way too long. Just so pleased my husband made a suggestion.
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Is Angel for a girl okay to use?
hazeleyes94 · 28/11/2022 18:20
Hercisback · 28/11/2022 18:43
It gets awkward when they aren't an Angel.
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Inasec24 · 28/11/2022 18:41
I would go for Evangeline and Angel as a nickname
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