Girl name · Latin
Angelica
“angelic”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Angelica.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Angelica — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Angelica is late Latin angelicus, angelic, from Greek angelos, messenger — the root of angel itself. It is also the name of a plant, the tall, aromatic angelica used in candied form and in liqueurs.
It reads as fully English while still being obviously Latin, and is common in Italian and Spanish as well. Angelica is a central character in Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, which helped carry the name through Renaissance Europe.
Angie is the usual short form. Four syllables take one (Angelica Rose, Angelica Jane). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with Soft & Dreamy grace.
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All Latin names →Angelica — common questions
Is Angelica a boy or girl name?
Angelica is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin.
What does the name Angelica mean?
Angelica means “angelic” of Latin origin. Angelica is late Latin angelicus, angelic, from Greek angelos, messenger — the root of angel itself. It is also the name of a plant, the tall, aromatic angelica used in candied form and in liqueurs.
Where does the name Angelica come from?
Angelica is Latin in origin. It reads as fully English while still being obviously Latin, and is common in Italian and Spanish as well. Angelica is a central character in Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, which helped carry the name through Renaissance Europe.
What are common nicknames for Angelica?
Angie and Angel — the short-forms parents most often use for Angelica.
How popular is Angelica?
Angelica did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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