The spelling of the name "Angela McClelland" is relatively straightforward, with some notable pronunciation features in English. The first name "Angela" is spelled /ˈændʒələ/ in IPA, with the stress on the first syllable and the "g" sound pronounced like "j". The surname "McClelland" is spelled /məˈklɛlənd/, with the stress on the second syllable and the "c" and "d" sounds pronounced like "k" and "t" respectively. This name is commonly found in English-speaking countries and may have various regional pronunciations.
The name Angela is derived from the Greek word angelos, meaning messenger or angel. It has Latin origins and is commonly associated with the concept of divine messengers. The surname McClelland has Scottish and Irish roots. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Lachlainn, which means son of Lachlann. Lachlann is a Gaelic personal name that originated from the Norse name Lochlann, meaning land of lakes.