Angelico

Angelico is the Italian masculine variant of the name Angelika and carries the meaning 'the angelic one'. This name is derived from the Italian adjective angelico, which translates to 'angelic', and has its origin in the Latin word angelicus.

What does the name Angelico mean?

Angelico is the masculine form of Angelika in Italian and means 'the angelic one'. The name derives from the Italian adjective angelico, which means 'angelic', as well as the Latin term angelicus.

Where does the name Angelico come from?

The origin of the name Angelico is both Ancient Greek and Latin and means 'the angelic one'. In Ancient Greek, aggelikos is used, which means 'angelic', while in Latin the term angelicus and in Italian angelico also carry this meaning. The name is used in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Angelico?

The pronunciation of Angelico is four syllables and fluid. It is pronounced as 'An-ge-li-co' [andʒeˈliːko] or [aŋɡeˈliːko], creating a steady, almost musical rhythm. The sonorous syllables -li-co and the open -o at the end give the name a certain lightness. Overall, Angelico presents itself as sonorous and elegant, warm, cultivated, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, Angelico is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of most common male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2007 with 1,124th place. Between 2010 and 2024, Angelico was given in Germany less than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 9,082. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Lico

Similar first names

Famous people

• Angelico Chavez (priest and writer)
• Angelico Vieira (actor)
• Fra Angelico (painter in the 13th century)