Angie is a diminutive of Angela and other names beginning with Ang, such as Angelina, Angus, or Angelo. Its usage as a standalone given name in English-speaking countries was notably boosted by the 1973 Rolling Stones song Angie. The name has since become a familiar feminine name in its own right, apart from its roots as a nickname. Etymology and Origins Angie derives primarily from Angela, the feminine form of Angel, which comes from the Latin Angelus, meaning "messenger." The Latin word itself is derived from the Greek ἄγγελος (angelos), also meaning "messenger." In Christian tradition, angels are heavenly messengers, and Saint Angelus was a 13th-century priest from Jerusalem. Cultural Impact and Notable Bearers The 1973 Rolling Stones hit "Angie" played a major role in popularizing the name in the 1970s. In politics, the name has been borne by Angie Brooks, a Liberian diplomat and jurist who served as President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1969, and by Angie Motshekga, South African Minister of Basic Education. Perhaps most famously, Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, is frequently referred to simply as Angie. Other notable individuals include Australian politician Angie Bell, British Conservative Party member Angie Bray, and British political activist Angie Zelter. The name also appears in popular culture for characters in film and television. Global Forms While Angie is primarily used in English, related names in other languages include Anxhela (Albanian), Àngels (Catalan), and Anzhela (Ukrainian). In Greece, the equivalent is Angeliki. In Egypt, Angie is also used as a variant of the name Inji. Meaning: Diminutive of Angela; ultimately from Greek "angelos" (messenger) Origin: English diminutive of Angela and similar names Type: Feminine given name Usage Regions: English-speaking countries, with international variants