Imogen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: e-e-mo-hge-hn
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-female

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Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Maiden

Imogen is a female given name of uncertain etymology, but it is believed to have originated as an accidental or deliberate misspelling of the name Innogen, which is derived from the Celtic name Innogen and the word inghean, meaning "maiden" or "daughter". The name Imogen is also thought to have Greek origins, with roots in the meaning "beloved" and "gen," meaning "child," giving it the Greek meaning of "beloved child". The name Imogen gained popularity after William Shakespeare used it in his play Cymbeline, where it was likely a result of a printing error. Imogen is also a name steeped in British history and literature, with Innogen being the name of a legendary British queen and the fictional wife of King Brutus in ancient British folklore. Imogen is a popular name in fiction, with notable characters such as Imogen Moreno from the Degrassi: The Next Generation series and Aunt Imogene from the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland.

Imogen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Imogen is currently #113 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Imogen is currently #48 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Imogen is currently #44 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Imogen is currently #28 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Imogen is currently #110 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Imogen is currently #48 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Imogen

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Imogen, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Imogen Stubbs: Imogen Stubbs is an English actress and writer known for her roles in "Sense and Sensibility," "Twelfth Night," and "True Colours."
  • Imogen Cunningham: An American photographer, known for her contributions to the development of modern photography and her iconic portraits of famous figures.

 

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