Tangela is a name that was popular during a very specific time. It jumped onto the list of the most popular baby names in the United States in the 1960s, but it was gone before the end of the 1970s. Read on to learn more about this name.
Meaning of the name Tangela:
Greek: Angel
Origin of the name Tangela:
Tangela is a name of American origin that is derived from the Greek word “angelos” (angel).
Symbolism of the name Tangela:
Tangela represents both a family's desire that a child will grow up to be a good person as well as an attempt to help the child stand out.
Style of the name Tangela:
Modern
Gender of the name Tangela:
Tangela is almost exclusively given as a name to baby girls.
Pronunciation of the name Tangela:
TAN-JELL-AH
Number of syllables in the name Tangela:
3
Emotion evoked from the name Tangela:
Tangela largely evokes positive emotions, including mirth at the general sense of whimsy generated by the name.
Alternative spellings for the name Tangela:
- Tangelah
- Tanjela
- Tanjelah
Nicknames for the name Tangela:
- Ange
- Tange
- Tan
Popularity of the name Tangela:
According to the Social Security Administration, Tangela last ranked on the list of the most popular baby names in the United States in 1975 as the 885th most popular baby name. It peaked in popularity in 1973 as the 759th most popular baby name.
Related names for the name Tangela:
Great middle names for Tangela and their meanings:
- Amber (jewel)
- Amelia (hard worker)
- Brooke (stream)
- Camille (helper to a priest)
- Darcy (dark)
- Elise (God is abundance)
- Grace (charm)
- Lee (meadow)
Famous people with the name Tangela:
- Tangela Smith (American basketball player)
Tangelas in popular culture:
- Tangela (character from Pokemon)