Angie
Angie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Messenger, angel”, pronounced AN-jee. It ranked #705 in the United States in 2025, given to 399 babies, and peaked at #140 in 1975. Common nicknames: Ang, Gigi.
How popular is Angie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Angie mean, and where does it come from?
Angie is the familiar form of Angela and Angelica, which descend through Latin angelus from the Greek angelos, "messenger" — the word the Septuagint used for the messengers of God, and so the origin of the English angel. It has spent most of its life as a nickname, but it has been used on its own since the 1950s and peaked in America in the 1970s, carried along by the Rolling Stones song and by a run of actresses who used it professionally. It reads as warm and slightly informal, a name that assumes it will be liked.
How is Angie used around the world?
Angie is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Angie?
Famous People Named Angie
- Angie Dickinson — American actress, star of Police Woman
- Angie Stone — American soul and R&B singer
- Angie Harmon — American actress known for Law & Order and Rizzoli & Isles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Angie mean?
Angie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Messenger, angel." Angie is the familiar form of Angela and Angelica, which descend through Latin angelus from the Greek angelos, "messenger" — the word the Septuagint used for the messengers of God, and so the origin of the English angel. It has spent most of its life as a nickname, but it has been used on its own since the 1950s and peaked in America in the 1970s, carried along by the Rolling Stones song and by a run of actresses who used it professionally.
How do you pronounce Angie?
Angie is pronounced AN-jee. Common variations include Angi, Angy, Angela.
Is Angie a girl name?
Yes, Angie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ang, Gigi.