Angela Forest

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Angela Forest — messenger, angel
725K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Angela Forest is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Angela is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Forma femminile del greco Angelos (messaggero, angelo). Sant'Angela Merici fondò le Orsoline. The surname Forest: Forest Able (1932–2026), American basketball player Frederic de Forest Allen (1844–1897), American classical scholar Forest B. H. Brown (1873–1954), American botanist working on pteridophytes and spermatophytes Forest Barber (born 1952), American racing driver from Fort Worth, Texas Forest Baskett, American venture capitalist, computer scientist, professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University Bernard Forest de Bélidor (1698–1761), French engineer in hydraulics and ballistics Emmett Forest Branch (1874–1932), the 31st Governor of the U.S. Angela is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 725K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Angela reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Angela

Meaning: messenger, angel

Greek

Forma femminile del greco Angelos (messaggero, angelo). Sant'Angela Merici fondò le Orsoline.

Surname: Forest

French

Forest Able (1932–2026), American basketball player Frederic de Forest Allen (1844–1897), American classical scholar Forest B. H. Brown (1873–1954), American botanist working on pteridophytes and spermatophytes Forest Barber (born 1952), American racing driver from Fort Worth, Texas Forest Baskett, American venture capitalist, computer scientist, professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University Bernard Forest de Bélidor (1698–1761), French engineer in hydraulics and ballistics Emmett Forest Branch (1874–1932), the 31st Governor of the U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Angela is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Angela by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Angela Forest:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Angela?
The first name Angela originates from Greek. Forma femminile del greco Angelos (messaggero, angelo). Sant'Angela Merici fondò le Orsoline.
When was Angela most popular?
The name Angela reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Forest?
The surname Forest originates from French. Forest Able (1932–2026), American basketball player Frederic de Forest Allen (1844–1897), American classical scholar Forest B. H. Brown (1873–1954), American botanist working on pteridophytes and spermatophytes Forest Barber (born 1952), American racing driver from Fort Worth, Texas Forest Baskett, American venture capitalist, computer scientist, professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University Bernard Forest de Bélidor (1698–1761), French engineer in hydraulics and ballistics Emmett Forest Branch (1874–1932), the 31st Governor of the U.S.
What are the origins of the name Angela Forest?
The name Angela Forest combines two different traditions: the first name Angela has Greek roots, while the surname Forest originates from French.
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