Angela facts for kids

Angela is a popular name given to females. It was very common during the 1960s and 1970s. While it's not as popular now, it is still a well-liked name for girls around the world. The name Angela comes from a word that means "angel" or "messenger."

Famous People Named Angela

• Angela Kinsey is an American actress. She won an Emmy Award for her acting.
• Angela Lansbury (born 1925) was an English actress. She had a long and successful career.
• Angela Marino is a professional basketball player from New Zealand. She played for the Adelaide Lightning team in the WNBL.
• Angela Maurer (born 1975) is a German swimmer. She is known for her long-distance swimming races.
• Angela Merici (1474–1540) was a Catholic Saint. She founded a religious order.
• Angela Merkel (born 1954) was the Chancellor of Germany. This means she was the leader of the German government for many years.
• Angela Rumbold (1932–2010) was a British politician. She served as a Member of Parliament.
• Angela Christine Smith is a British politician. She also served as a Member of Parliament.
• Angela Evans Smith is another British politician. She is a Member of Parliament.

Fictional Angelas

• Angela Montenegro is a character from the TV show Bones (TV series). She is an artist and forensic facial reconstructionist on the show.

Places Named Angela

• Angela Lake is located in Volusia County, Florida, in the United States.
• Lake Angela is found in Lyon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, in the United States.
• Lake Angela is also the name of a reservoir. It is formed by a dam that creates the South Yuba River.