Born on June 4, 1805, Angelina Grimké was a pioneering American abolitionist and women's rights activist who defied societal norms to fight for equality. Today, the name is most famous via actor Angelina Jolie and, to children, the adorable dancing mouse of the Angelina Ballerina books. An international diminutive of Angela, Angelina and its near-twin sister Angelica are both off their peak but still lovely names that are both feminist and feminine.
