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Help[Opinions] Re: Angel
in reply to a message by queenv
I'm so used to seeing Angel on boys it barely registers with me as a unisex possibility anymore; it's the 4th most popular name for boys in my state. They usually pronounce it like ahn-hel in Spanish and AYN-jel when speaking English.
I just realized none of the Angelas I've known have gone by Angel. They've all been Angie or Angela. Anyway, the female Angels I've met have all been short for something, usually Angelina, which is also very popular here. I also knew a woman years ago whose daughter Angel was an Angelica, and I work now with an Angelic, whose family calls her Angel. She's totally embraced the angel theme in office decor, too; it looks like heaven exploded in her cubicle.
Angel is a little like Alex for me. If it's going to be used as a given name, I think it's best for boys. As a nickname, it works for either, although I don't really like it. I worry some about Angel- names for girls. It's almost like you're tempting fate and asking for a hellraiser.
I just realized none of the Angelas I've known have gone by Angel. They've all been Angie or Angela. Anyway, the female Angels I've met have all been short for something, usually Angelina, which is also very popular here. I also knew a woman years ago whose daughter Angel was an Angelica, and I work now with an Angelic, whose family calls her Angel. She's totally embraced the angel theme in office decor, too; it looks like heaven exploded in her cubicle.
Angel is a little like Alex for me. If it's going to be used as a given name, I think it's best for boys. As a nickname, it works for either, although I don't really like it. I worry some about Angel- names for girls. It's almost like you're tempting fate and asking for a hellraiser.
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