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Angelina

Girl name · 127 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Angelina: 127 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1976.

A diminutive of Angela, Angelina ultimately comes from the Greek *angelos*, meaning “messenger” or “angel.” The actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie brought the name global fame, while the 19th-century abolitionist Angelina Grimké made her mark on American history. The name also lends itself to Angelina County in Texas, named after a Hasinai Native American woman who served as an interpreter for Spanish colonists. As a variant, it shares roots with the Italian Angelina, often used as a term of endearment, and its angelic associations have made it a perennial favourite across many cultures, particularly in the English-speaking world.