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[Opinions] Angela
I've quite unexpectedly fallen in love with Angela. While most might deem it dated, I consider it a gentle classic and am immediately reminded of Dame Angela Lansbury whenever I think about the name. What do you all think? Do you know any young girls named Angela? How many people named Angela do you know? I'm curious.Also, I've crafted some combos for Angela, and I'd love to read your responses if you're so inclined.Angela Aino
Angela Avis
Angela Bernadette
Angela Bertille
Angela Beryl
Angela Cecile
Angela Celandine
Angela Constance
Angela Delphine
Angela Edith
Angela Enid
Angela Esme / Esmée
Angela Eugenie
Angela Eve
Angela Fern
Angela Hazel
Angela Hesper
Angela Hester
Angela Inez
Angela Ingrid
Angela Io
Angela Iseult
Angela Marguerite
Angela Martine
Angela Mathilde
Angela Maud / Maude
Angela Maxine
Angela Mireille
Angela Myrtle
Angela Odette
Angela Odile
Angela Peony
Angela Rosamond / Rosamund / Rosemonde
Angela Rosemary
Angela Rosine
Angela Sabine
Angela Sibyl
Angela Sigrid
Angela Solveig
Angela Sylvie
Angela Vivien
Angela Zélie
Angela Zoe
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Every Angela I've met has been a sanctimonious snob, so it colors the name for me.
Even sweet old Angela Lansbury can't make it better. :(That being said, I don't think its dated.

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I adore Angela. It's ethereal and streetwise at the same time. It's gold turned brassy and loud. She's a real tough broad and a fine lady. I don't know any Angelas. I know and Angeline and an Angelina, both 30 and under, but no Angelas.Of your combos, I particularly enjoy:
Angela Eve - I'm in mad love with this one. It's perfection.
Angela Ingrid - Film noir Angela!
Angela Maxine - extra-brassy Angela
Angela Peony - pink and yellow gold!
Angela Rosamond / Rosamund - Oh, Rosamund's rich staidness really makes Angela pop
Angela Rosemary - pert and tough as nails, circa 1945
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Angela is a favorite of mine. I would probably not use it because it is dated and because the angel thing is a bit much for my style. But I like it. I went to school with a few Angelas, and one of them went by Angie. It's a really nice name. I dislike Angelina... too prissy.Angela Vivien is nice. A. Eve, A. Rosemary, A. Constance too.I'm not as opposed to combining -a names as you apparently are.Angela Eleri (eh-LEHR-ee)
Angela Amy
Angela Meryl
Angela Abigail
Angela Kerensa
Angela Demetria
Angela June
Angela Priscilla
Angela Madeline
Angela Dominique
Angela Shireen
Angela Violet
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I almost share your view that Angela is a classic and while I don!t love it I like it and think it deserves more current use. You have many wonderful combos.
One thing I have found with Angela is the amazing number I have encountered whose surnames start with B. Know an Angela Baker and an Angela Bradbury from school. Then there are/were Angela Baddeley, Angela Buxton, etc. etc.
I know people called Angela in early to late middle-age but none younger.
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I can think of 2 Angelas that I know - one is in her 30s and goes by Angela. The other is 17 and goes by Angie. I also knew a girl named Angel growing up. I'm not extremely fond of Angela, but I much prefer it to Angel. (And yes, my friend Angel played the harp. I'm not kidding.)
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Angela rather puts me to mind of a mob wife, yet I like the name anyway. Angie must be one of the cutest nicknames ever. I can't say I know any Angelas in real lif, I'm afraid.I like your combos that have Angela followed by a two syllable name. Angela plus three syllables is a bit of a mouthful.
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Angela, eh? Well, I don't love it, but I guess it's okay. I know 4 Angela's, all of whom are in their early 30s. While a few of your combos appeal to me (Angela Fern and Angela Hazel are probably my favourites), I would rather pair Angela with something much more youthful than your list. More along the lines of Angela Zoe. That said, if you don't see Angela as dated, maybe it's not such a big deal. Plenty of your combos are just fine.
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