National Angel Day: Honoring the Name That Carries a Heavenly Legacy

Celebrating the Name Angel and Its Divine Origins

Every year on April 16 we commemorate National Angel Day. Given the possibility of misunderstandings regarding this day we would like to correct the record. Instead of honoring celestial beings this holiday was established to honor people with the name Angel. The origin of the name Angel is the Greek word Angelos which means messenger and can be used as a last name or as a given name. It is widely used to depict divine messengers of God and other supreme deities in the Bible and other religious texts. The name Angel comes in many different forms and it is especially common in Spanish-speaking countries. Find out more about the origins of the name and other interesting facts. 

Background of National Angel Day

We are honoring Angels today both in name and in character. Because the name immediately conjures up images of the divine beings found in religious and spiritual texts it is difficult to not view anyone with the name Angel as a blessing. Everyone wants to feel as though they are protected by an unstoppable power greater than themselves and this may have been the inspiration behind parents naming their kids Angel. 

Greek and Latin roots can be found in the name Angel. It is a gender-neutral name that comes from the word Angelos which means messenger or bringer of good news. Therefore Angel might be the name for you if you’re searching for a name for your child that has deep spiritual and celestial connotations. 

This term is used to refer to God’s messengers in the Bible and other religious writings. These divine entities frequently act as go-betweens for God and humanity. They also serve as our guides and protectors in all facets of our lives. Angels Michael and Gabriel are two biblical examples of these angels. 

Our attention though is on our earthly companions Angel. In Spanish-speaking countries like Chile Puerto Rico and Spain this name is most common for boys and is frequently spelled Ángel. Angel made it to the top 100 boy names by the late 1900s and early 21st centuries despite being less common in English-speaking nations. It is less common in the list of baby girl names in the US than other variations like Angela. It functions admirably as a given name as well as a last name. 

Timeline of National Angel Day

• 1999 The Hit Show

Angel is a television show that is a spinoff of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 

• 2001 Girls are Angels Too

The most common year for girl babies with the name Angel is this one. 

• 2006 It’s a Boy Thing

Angel at number 30 is the highest-ranking name for boys in the top 100. 

• 2007 Another Leading Role

This year Ángel, a Puerto Rican film, was released. 

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Activities for National Angel Day

• Read up on Angels

Without its initial divine meaning and origins Angel would not be the heavenly name choice that it is today. Finding important people associated with a name is one way to be persuaded by it. You can start your search today by finding out more about the original angels. Online there are hundreds of articles about different angels. 

• Get to Know Well-Known Angels 

As we just demonstrated, the name Angel is more common in Spanish-speaking countries than in English-speaking countries. Still a lot of well-known individuals and fictional characters go by the name Angel. Set a fun challenge for yourself today: find as many famous Angels as you can. 

• Make a Piece 

Angels and artwork inspired by angels are common in today’s world. Even though most of them have religious connotations you can add your own unique twist by making a drawing craft doodle or even painting inspired by this name in observance of National Angel Day. Remember to use the hashtag #NationalAngeDay to inspire others and share your creative endeavors. 

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Why to Adore National Angel Day

• It has a Divine Connotation

One noteworthy aspect of this holiday is its divine significance. This day honors the name Angel but it also brings to mind the celestial beings that the term is linked to. 

• Popularity is Increased

Despite its deep significance the name Angel has lost favor over the past few decades. The popularity of this name may rise as a result of National Angel Day inspiring expectant parents. 

• A Name is Celebrated

The focus of this day is to honor the name Angel and all of its variants. Everyone should be able to celebrate their name since it is an integral part of who they are.