Angeliqu is a feminine given name of French origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Angélique, which also has French origins. The name Angeliqu is derived from the Latin word "angelus," meaning "messenger" or "angel." This suggests that someone named Angeliqu may have been considered to have a celestial or heavenly quality.
The name Angeliqu has a rich history in French literature and culture. It was popularized by the French novelist Honoré de Balzac, who used it as the name of one of his characters in his novel "Père Goriot." In this work, Angélique is portrayed as a beautiful and virtuous woman who becomes involved in a love triangle with tragic consequences.
In addition to its literary associations, Angeliqu has also been popular among royalty. For example, Princess Marie Clotilde de France, the daughter of King Louis XV, was named Angélique after her grandmother, the Duchess d'Orleans.
Today, Angeliqu remains a relatively uncommon name, but it continues to be used by parents who wish to give their daughters a unique and elegant moniker with deep historical roots. Despite its French origins, Angeliqu has also been adopted by speakers of other languages and can be found among individuals of various cultural backgrounds.
The name Angeliqu experienced a brief moment of popularity in the United States during the year 1989, with a total of five babies being given this unique name. This figure represents the entirety of births for that year, indicating that although it was not particularly common, Angeliqu was chosen as a girl's name on at least one occasion during each month of 1989. Despite its limited usage in terms of overall numbers, the name Angeliqu holds significance for those who were born and named during this time period.