The nameAnge
Ange is a French boy's name of Greek origin meaning "messenger". Very traditional in Corsica, it has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Ange comes from the Latin angelus, from the Greek angelos, "messenger", which also gave the word angel.
Origin
Greek, through Latin. The Italian equivalent is Angelo.
History
The name is traditional in Corsica. Saint Angelus of Jerusalem, a Carmelite martyred in Sicily in 1220, is one of its patrons. It reached its highest level in France in the late 2010s.
Famous people named Ange
- Ange Leccia, artist
Popularity of the name Ange
Ange in France
Ange was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,055 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Ange. Half of all babies named Ange in France were born before 1952, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 332 births a year.
Variants and related names
Ange in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ange mean?
Ange comes from the Latin angelus, from the Greek angelos, "messenger", which also gave the word angel.
What is the origin of the name Ange?
Greek, through Latin. The Italian equivalent is Angelo.
Is Ange a girl's or a boy's name?
Ange is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ange?
Variants and related names of Ange include Angelin and Angelo.
Who are famous people named Ange?
Ange Leccia, artist.