Angelina Lightner

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Angelina Lightner — Greek
57K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Angelina Lightner is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Angelina is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Angelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include: Angeline of Marsciano (1357–1435), a religious figure of the Roman Catholic Church Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), Serbian Orthodox saint and consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković Angelina Abbona (born 1951), Argentine jurist Angelina Acuña (1905–2006), Guatemalan writer and poet Angelina Anderson (born 2001), American professional soccer player Angelina Atyam (born 1946), Ugandan human righ. The surname Lightner: A. M. Lightner, a pen name of Alice Lightner Hopf (1904–1988), American writer Calvin E. Lightner (1878–1960), American architect, building contractor and mortician Candy Lightner (born 1946), organizer and founding president of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Clarence Lightner (1921–2002), first popularly elected mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, and first African-American elected mayor of a Southern city of over 50,000 residents Gwendolyn Rosetta Capps Lightner (1925–1999), American gospel pianist, arranger, and choir director Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner (1818–1913), Mormon pioneer Matthew. Angelina is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 57K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Angelina reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Angelina

Greek

Angelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include: Angeline of Marsciano (1357–1435), a religious figure of the Roman Catholic Church Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), Serbian Orthodox saint and consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković Angelina Abbona (born 1951), Argentine jurist Angelina Acuña (1905–2006), Guatemalan writer and poet Angelina Anderson (born 2001), American professional soccer player Angelina Atyam (born 1946), Ugandan human righ.

Surname: Lightner

English

A. M. Lightner, a pen name of Alice Lightner Hopf (1904–1988), American writer Calvin E. Lightner (1878–1960), American architect, building contractor and mortician Candy Lightner (born 1946), organizer and founding president of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Clarence Lightner (1921–2002), first popularly elected mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, and first African-American elected mayor of a Southern city of over 50,000 residents Gwendolyn Rosetta Capps Lightner (1925–1999), American gospel pianist, arranger, and choir director Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner (1818–1913), Mormon pioneer Matthew.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Angelina Lightner

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Angelina?
The first name Angelina originates from Greek. Angelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include: Angeline of Marsciano (1357–1435), a religious figure of the Roman Catholic Church Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), Serbian Orthodox saint and consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković Angelina Abbona (born 1951), Argentine jurist Angelina Acuña (1905–2006), Guatemalan writer and poet Angelina Anderson (born 2001), American professional soccer player Angelina Atyam (born 1946), Ugandan human righ.
When was Angelina most popular?
The name Angelina reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lightner?
The surname Lightner originates from English. A. M. Lightner, a pen name of Alice Lightner Hopf (1904–1988), American writer Calvin E. Lightner (1878–1960), American architect, building contractor and mortician Candy Lightner (born 1946), organizer and founding president of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Clarence Lightner (1921–2002), first popularly elected mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, and first African-American elected mayor of a Southern city of over 50,000 residents Gwendolyn Rosetta Capps Lightner (1925–1999), American gospel pianist, arranger, and choir director Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner (1818–1913), Mormon pioneer Matthew.
What are the origins of the name Angelina Lightner?
The name Angelina Lightner combines two different traditions: the first name Angelina has Greek roots, while the surname Lightner originates from English.
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