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It is still a popular name in Mexico + Central America usually with the accent mark, Ángela. :D In English though, it's definitely dated to the 1950s.

This message was edited 4/20/2024, 8:23 PM

7-8. The name has really grown on me. I find the name itself to have a timeless sound, but its previous popularity makes it seem dated. Sophia will probably be the name in a couple decades. I also quite like the nickname Angie, I think it's adorable.

Probably a 7 or 8. But I absolutely adore the name Angela. I have a negative real life association that prevents me from ever using it in any capacity but I do love the idea of sweet Angela. Angie is cute too.

8. I have never met a young Angela, only middle aged ones. I think of the fish from Shark Tale—a very pedestrian name for a boring side character.

I feel like it's a classic, although it didn't get to be really popular till about the sixties in the US. It's not as popular now as it was in the seventies and eighties, but it doesn't feel dated the way names like Jennifer, Brittany, Heather or even Nicole feel.

I'd give it a 3; Angela is very classy and wonderful!!

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In the US, the name Angela was most popular from the late sixties through the seventies so it's "dated " to that period of time. However, I think it holds up well and has remained a pretty traditional choice. It's familiar but not overexposed. I don't mind the name but it won't get any points for being exciting. I would call it a solid choice. Rating: 6 out of 10.

I think Angela is dated in the same that way Sara, Hannah or Rebecca are. They will sound young forever because of how long they have been used and will continue to be used. 2-10 on the scale for me, as in hardly dated.

This message was edited 4/14/2024, 7:07 PM

I don't agree with the concept of a name being dated, but I think Angela is pretty timeless.