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I like the An-he-li-ca pronunciation. The "jel" pronunciation does seem more dated to me. It also reminds me of the Rugrats even though I never actually watched it.
I have always liked the name Angelica, but I probably couldn't use it for a potential daughter.
I'd imagine a woman named Angelica with long, curly, blonde hair. She has tan skin, green eyes, and a sprinkle of freckles across her nose. Personality-wise, she's a(n) extroverted, smart, bookish, athletic, and artistic lady.
Also, I always get reminded about "The Rugrats," whenever I hear this name. So, that kind of dates it to the 2000s at latest for me. However, I don't see that as a generally negative thing at all.
I'd imagine a woman named Angelica with long, curly, blonde hair. She has tan skin, green eyes, and a sprinkle of freckles across her nose. Personality-wise, she's a(n) extroverted, smart, bookish, athletic, and artistic lady.
Also, I always get reminded about "The Rugrats," whenever I hear this name. So, that kind of dates it to the 2000s at latest for me. However, I don't see that as a generally negative thing at all.
Angelica Fanshawe is the main character of a 2008 British miniseries called the Devil's Whore (marketed as the Devil's Mistress in the US). She's a fictional noblewoman during the English Civil War who was supposedly half raised by the queen (after her mother abandons her to become a nun, she has a vision of the devil) but the king has her husband executed for surrendering during the war and then she marries Thomas Rainsborough. She was portrayed sympathetically; the actress was Andrea Riseborough. That's my main association beyond the rugrat (but I only saw a couple episodes of Rugrats, so whatever) and the plant (occasionally I drink tea with angelica in it).
I notice names with an ICK sound in them tend to seem cold or aloof (if not snooty) to some people - I've seen Angelica, Veronica, Erica, Victoria, Nicole described that way, at least. And I guess the angel/angelic part makes it seem even more snooty, if I'm viewing it negatively. But I like the K sound, personally; it's sturdy.
Anyway, I'd rather be named Angelica than Angel, Angeline, Angelina, Angela but possibly wouldn't prefer it to Veronica or Artemisia which I get a similar Renaissance/Baroque Era (+ vague botanical) vibe from. Angelique would probably be a tie - Angelica seems more classical, and I do like that it's a plant, but Angelique seems puncher.
I notice names with an ICK sound in them tend to seem cold or aloof (if not snooty) to some people - I've seen Angelica, Veronica, Erica, Victoria, Nicole described that way, at least. And I guess the angel/angelic part makes it seem even more snooty, if I'm viewing it negatively. But I like the K sound, personally; it's sturdy.
Anyway, I'd rather be named Angelica than Angel, Angeline, Angelina, Angela but possibly wouldn't prefer it to Veronica or Artemisia which I get a similar Renaissance/Baroque Era (+ vague botanical) vibe from. Angelique would probably be a tie - Angelica seems more classical, and I do like that it's a plant, but Angelique seems puncher.
This message was edited 3/27/2024, 11:11 AM
I think it's not pretty and kind of dated, but that's probably because I've never met a real-life Angelica. I just think of the Rugrats. Angelica from the Rugrats is an awful little brat. So, the name sounds bratty to me. I knew it was her name before I knew it was a flower. I tend to love flower names... its a shame, really.
Underrated name - it needs to be popular again! Angelica evokes a feeling of translucency while being no-nonsense. Dignified without trying too hard.
I would probably prefer Angela, even without the association with the green cake decoration.
Angelica is one of my favorite names ever! Top five for sure, goes in and out of top three.
This message was edited 3/26/2024, 8:20 AM
Angelica is steadfast; strong and steady. I like the combo Angelica Rachel.
Two fo my favorite names together, I love it!!
It reminds me of baroque paintings. I love it!
I like Angelica.
It's feminine but strong, lush but not overly frilly, familiar but still has a hint of exotic mystery underneath. She is a woman of substance and difficult to forget.
It's feminine but strong, lush but not overly frilly, familiar but still has a hint of exotic mystery underneath. She is a woman of substance and difficult to forget.
It's crystalline and clear as a bell. Sharp and ornate. Delicate, but not fragile - like a ballerina. I like the idea of Angelica "Jelly" among close friends.