Avangeline Name Meaning

The name Avangeline is derived from the Latin word "evangelium," which means "good news" or "gospel." It is a variant spelling of the more commonly-known name Evangeline.

Avangeline is of English and French origin, and it gained popularity through the famous poem "Evangeline" written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem tells the story of a young Acadian woman named Evangeline who is separated from her love during the expulsion of the Acadians from Canada in the 18th century. This romantic and tragic tale has contributed to the charm and appeal of the name.