Angelica
Meaning
"angelic, messenger of God"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #623
- Total SSA Count
- 477
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Angie, Angel
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"angelic, messenger of God"
Origin: Latin
"strength, power, virtue"
Origin: Old Irish
Angelica is more popular, ranked #623 vs #704 for Bridget.
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Angelica is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Bridget at #704 in the United States.
Angelica means "angelic, messenger of God" (Latin origin). Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin).
Angelica is primarily a girl name. Bridget is primarily a girl name.