Origin, Meaning, And History of Ange
The name Ange is a commonly used French first name and nickname for both boys and girls, meaning ‘angel.’ The name is a French diminutive of the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus that derives from the Greek word Angelos meaning ‘messenger.’ The name is also considered a diminutive of Angelica, which means ‘angelic,’ and Angela, meaning ‘heavenly messenger.’ It is also considered a diminutive of Ainger or Angier, which has the same meaning as this name. Additionally, Ange in German also means ‘door hinge.’
The feminine variations for this name include Angèle, Angeline, Anxhela, Angelina, Aingeru, Anhelina, Anzhela, Angel, Anielka, Aingeal, Angelee, Angeles, Angeli, Angella, Angelyn, Angie, Angy, Anngil, Anđa, Angelique, Angelica, Anja, Anjel, Engell, Engel, Angelos, Angiola, Aniela, and Anzhela. The masculine variants of Ange include Angel, Angelico, Angelmo, Angelo, Aniol, Anjelo, Angell, Angelo, Angil, Angier, and Angyl.
The name is historically associated with the famous French explorer Ange Auguste Joseph de Laborde de Boutervilliers. He is known for his contribution to the 1785 scientific expedition around the world that was led by the French naval officer and explorer Lapérouse under the instruction of King Louis XVI. However, this was his final expedition before his demise.
The only fictional character with this name isAngelise Ikaruga Misurugi, also called Ange, in the anime and manga series Cross Ange created by the company Sunrise. The character goes through numerous transformations from a naive peace-loving princess who was the next in the line of inheritance to an exile who is forced to learn survival skills and resilience.
Ange is a relatively rare name and very few people bear this name. For example, former American infielderAnge Lou Armato以她的表演在韦恩堡Daisies in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Another notable person is the Australian journalist, social media producer, photographer, filmmaker, and radio presenterAngela McCormack(nicknamed Ange), who is the inaugural recipient of the Music Journalist Award at the Australian Women in Music Awards.Père Ange de Sainte-Rosalie,also known as Angel Baffard, is another notable personality with this name. He is a French genealogist and friar of the Order of Discalced Augustinians who devoted himself to the study of genealogy. He is known for his contributions to the Le Grand Dictionnaire Historique of Louis Moréri.
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How To Pronounce Ange?
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Ange On The Popularity Chart
Ange has seen some fluctuations in popularity and ranking over the years, according to the US Social Security Administration. Take a look at the following graphs to understand how this name has fared.
Popularity Over Time
The name Ange was popular among 6 babies per million in 1980 and it peaked in 2007 with 14 babies per million getting the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Ange was ranked 9145 in 1980, which fell to 10,495 in 1981 and rose in 1983 to its highest ranking of 8089.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Ange
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Popular Sibling Names For Ange
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Boy Sibling Names For Ange
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Girl Sibling Names For Ange
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Names With Similar Meaning As Ange
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ange?
The name Ange means an angel who is inspirational and idealistic.
2. What is the origin of the name Ange?
Ange has a Greek origin.
3. Which religious personalities have the name Ange?
The name Ange is borne by several religious personalities. Ange de Grimoard, also known as Angel de Grimoard, was a French Cardinal and the younger brother of Pope Urban V. He is also remembered for founding several monasteries in Apt, Avignon, and Montpellier. Pere Ange de Saint Joseph, also known as Joseph Labrosse, was a French Carmelite missionary and the first European to study Iranian medicine and compile a Persian dictionary into Latin, French, and Italian translations.
4. Are there any famous personalities named Ange?
Yes. Angelos Ange Postecoglou is a Greek-Australian former soccer player and the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Ange Edouard Poungui is a Congolese politician and the former Prime Minister of Congo Brazzaville.
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