Angelina
Angelina is the Italian diminutive of Angela — literally "little angel." The "-ina" suffix is one of the most affectionate in Italian, suggesting smallness and endearment. The name has the warmth of Angela with added sweetness, which may explain why it has had several distinct waves of popularity. Angelina was moderately popular in the early 20th century, then declined, then surged again in the 2000s — largely on the back of Angelina Jolie, who became one of the most famous actresses in the world after "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" (2001) and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (2005). The name peaked at #41 in the US in 2006. There is also the famous opera "Angelina" (La Cenerentola) by Rossini, where the name belongs to a Cinderella figure. I find Angelina slightly overdone — three syllables of sweetness, with the "angel" element so explicit it can feel on the nose. But Jolie's intensity and political work have given the name an edge it would otherwise lack. The nickname Lina rescues it from too much saccharine. Angelina is a female name of Italian / Latin origin that means "Little angel (diminutive of Angela)". Glamorous, intense, and dramatic. The name sounds like it belongs on a marquee. Angelinas tend to be noticed. US peaked #41 in 2006. Now outside top 200. Well-known people named Angelina include Angelina Jolie (actress), Angelina Grimké (abolitionist), Angelina Ballerina (fictional), Angelina (Rossini opera character). Common variations and related forms of Angelina include Angelina (Italian), Angeline (French), Angelica (related), Lina (short form).