The 50 Most Beautiful Angel Names for Your Baby
If you're anxiously awaiting a delivery from the stork, you know one of the most important decisions you can make for your baby is choosing a name for them. After all, a rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but you don't want to saddle them with a designation they'll hate or will (ugh) get them teased on the playground. You want something that suits their sweet personality but is also pretty and even powerful, which is why angel names are so fashionable. Think about it: some classics, like Michael (the warrior angel who led the battle against Satan), have been super hot from as far back as the 1980s and even the 1970s! Others, including the feminine appellation Nevaeh, which is "heaven" spelled backward, are more contemporary and quickly rising in popularity.
That's why, whether you're trying to pick a name for your forthcoming bundle of joy, or are just gathering suggestions for someone who's expecting, you'll want to take a peek at the angel names for boys and girls below. We've included not only traditional favorites inspired by religious texts, like Gabriel and Gloria, but also the names of divine beings from pop culture and literature, including Seth from the film City of Angels and Eloa, the title character from the poem Eloa or the Sister of Angels. And we've included plenty of unusual ideas, too, in case you want your baby to have a tag no one else does. So read on—you're sure to find a perfect angel name for your little cherub.
Angel Names for Boys
Angel
A longtime favorite name for Latino boys, Angel got a big boost thanks to the character from the cult television hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As of 2022, the name ranked 62 in popularity in the United States.Angelo
Taken from the Greek word meaning "messenger of God" and a popular Italian name that translates to "angel," Angelo saw a surge of popularity when Adele so dubbed her baby in 2012.Castiel
Translated as "shield of God" in Hebrew, Castiel is a variation of Cassiel, an angel who appears in extracanonical Jewish, Christian and Islamic mystical literature. It's also the name of an angel on the hit television show, Supernatural.Camael
A warrior archangel of strength and courage, Camael is said to have led the forces that expelled Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The name is likely derived from terms meaning "one who sees/stands before God."Clarence
If you want a cute celestial moniker with throwback appeal, you might want to consider Clarence, the name of the guardian angel in the classic film favorite, It's a Wonderful Life. From the Latin word for bright, it was hugely popular around the turn of the last century.Daniel
The Hebrew word for "God is my judge" Daniel is mentioned in the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish religious text, as one of 20 Watcher angels.Deangelo
The "de" prefix in this appellation, which also can be spelled D'Angelo, denotes "son of" in Italian, though Deangelo is also more commonly translated as "from the angel." Deangelo last peaked in popularity in the early 1990s.Engel
A German surname, Engel simply means "angel" in the language and is also a feminine Swiss first name.Engelbert
Or you can expand Engel to Engelbert, or "bright angel" in German.Evangelos
Meaning "messenger who brings good news" in Greek, this lyrical-sounding name has come to be associated with the Annunciation—the good news brought by the archangel Gabriel to Mary.Gabriel
An archangel who foretold the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary, Gabriel appears in the three Abrahamic religions, sometimes with his trusty trumpet. This lovely name is Hebrew for "God is my strength."Haniel
An angel in Jewish lore, Haniel is associated with the planet Venus and is said to be the angel of joy. The Hebrew name is derived from the word Ḥēn, which means grace, favor and charm.Jerahmeel
This unusual Hebrew name, also spelled Jeremiel, is translated as "God shall have mercy." Jerahmeel is said to be a gatekeeper of Heaven, who escorts the deceased in the afterlife.Malach
A common surname in Israel, Malach or Malachi literally means "messenger" in Hebrew, but can also be translated as "angel." A similar name, Malak, has Arabic origins and means "angel."Michael
Perhaps the best-loved of all the masculine angel names, Michael is a perennially popular appellation of Hebrew origin. Michael is the archangel who led God's armies in the battle against Satan, making this name a powerful choice indeed.Michelangelo
This commanding Italian moniker, most famously the name of the Renaissance artist who painted the Sistine Chapel, combines Michael and Angelo and means "one who is like God."Phanuel
In the Book of Enoch, Phanuel is the fourth angel standing before God after Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. His duties include bearing the throne of God and serving as the angel of judgment. This rare but elegant name means "the face of God."Raguel
In Judaic lore, Raguel is an archangel of justice, harmony, fairness, redemption and vengeance. His role is to keep watch over fallen angels and demons, delivering judgment upon those who transgress against God. His name is Latin for "friend of God."Raphael
The archangel of healing, Raphael is often invoked as the patron saint of health and wellness. The name is Hebrew for "God has healed."Raziel
In the traditions of the Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism, Raziel is called the "Angel of Secrets," and the "Angel of Mysteries," as well as the"Keeper of All Magic." This enchanting name can be interpreted as "God is my mystery" in Hebrew.Seraphim
Also spelled Serafim, this unique name means "fiery" in Hebrew and refers to Christianity's highest-ranking angels, often depicted with two or three pairs of wings.Seth
While it may not be the name of an angel in the Bible, Seth is what Adam and Eve call their third son in the Torah. It's also famously the name of the celestial being played by Nicholas Cage in the swooningly romantic film, City of Angels. Seth means "placed" or "appointed" in Hebrew.Uriel
One of the seven major archangels, Uriel is the archangel of wisdom and a master of knowledge. This Hebrew name means "God is my light" or "flame of God."Zadkiel
Also known as Hasdiel, Zadkiel is an angel of mercy said by some texts to have stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son, Isaac. The name means "God is my righteousness" in Hebrew.Zerachiel
Zerachiel or Zachariel, which means "God has commanded" in Hebrew, is an archangel who leads souls to judgment.
Angel Names for Girls
Aingeal
The Irish word for "angel," Aingeal is (thankfully) easier to say than many names hailing from the Emerald Isle—it's commonly pronounced "angle."Angela
Derived from the Greek word meaning angel, Angela made the list of top ten most popular names for girls in the U.S. from 1965 to 1979. Favorite variations include the French Angelique, as well as Angelina and Angelica.Aniela
The Polish word for "messenger of God," the sweet-sounding Aniela is pronounced an-YELL-UH.Arella
This melodic moniker, which is surging in popularity, is of Hebrew origin and means "messenger of God," or "angel."Ariel
In Gnostic and mystical Jewish lore, Ariel is known as an angel of nature, while Ariel appears merely as a minor angel in John Milton’s seventeenth-century poem, Paradise Lost. Most famously, it's the name of the title character in the Disney film The Little Mermaid, though in Hebrew Ariel translates ferociously as "lion of God."Celeste
This classically elegant French and Italian name originated from the Latin word for "heavenly" and is becoming more fashionable in the U.S.Celine
A variation of Celeste, Celine (or Céline) originated as well from the Latin term for heaven, "caelum." French-Canadian songstress Céline Dion made the name famous world-wide in the 1990s.Charmeine
In popular angel lore, Charmeine is said to be the angel of harmony.Devi
In ancient Sanskrit Devi is specifically the word for "goddess," but it can also be translated to mean "heavenly, divine, exalted and shining ones"—all terms that can be used to describe angels, too.Diana
With Greek and Latin roots, and referring to the Roman goddess of the same name, Diana means "divine," "heavenly" and even "holy." More recently, of course, it was the given name of the beloved and undeniably angelic Princess of Wales.Dina
Also known as Jophiel, Dina, which means "judgment" in Hebrew, is an archangel in Christian and Jewish angelology associated with wisdom, beauty and art.Eloa
The Portuguese word for "goddess," Eloa was an angel of compassion in Alfred de Vigny's epic 19th-century poem, Eloa or the Sister of Angels. She was said to have been born of the tear Christ shed over the death of Lazarus.Evangeline
The feminine form of Evangelos, this romantic-sounding name is taken from the Greek term for "bearer of good news."Gabriella
This flat-out gorgeous name, which is the feminine of Gabriel in Italian, has graced the top 100 names list in the U.S. since 2000.Gloria
Like Celeste, Gloria has an angelic vibe thanks to its Latin origins—gloria means "immortal glory" in the language. It's also used in one of the Virgin Mary's titles: Maria de Gloria.Halo
The glowing circle of light commonly shown in artwork above the heads of angels and holy beings, Halo has its origins in the Greek word for "disc of the sun or moon." Now commonly referencing a divine aura, it has been in use as an English name since the 19th century.Heaven
The abode of the angels, and an exceptional name for a baby girl, Heaven has Germanic roots, though its first use as an English term dates to before 1150.Lailah
In Jewish mythology and some interpretations of the Talmud, Lailah is an angel of the night, conception, and pregnancy.Michaela
The feminine version of Michael, this appellation translates as "who resembles God" in Hebrew. Variations include Mikaela, Mikayla, and Michela.Michelle
The feminine form of Michel, which is derived from Michael, this sophisticated Gallic name continues to remain on-trend, thanks to celebs like First Lady Michelle Obama.Muriel
One of Western Christianity's dominion angels who govern celestial objects, Muriel is the angel of the month of June and is associated with the astrological sign of Cancer. The name is taken from the Irish word for "sparkling or shining sea."Nevaeh
If you don't want to go with the forthright Heaven for your little one, you might want to consider Nevaeh, which is simply heaven spelled backward. Unlike just about any other name on this list, it's American in origin and offers a nicely modern feel.Oriel
Another name for the archangel Uriel, this form is more gender-neutral and works for girls, too. It doesn't just sound pretty, either—it's taken from the Latin word for "golden."Regina
In the Catholic faith, the Virgin Mary is sometimes known as Queen of the Angels or Regina Angelorum in Latin. This regal name is thus not only noble but angelic as well.Seraphina
The feminine of Seraphim, this name means "fiery" in Hebrew and refers to Christianity's highest-ranking angels, often depicted with two or three pairs of wings. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner put Seraphina in the spotlight in 2009 when they chose it for their daughter's name.
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