Imogen

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Imogen means "maiden" or "girl", and is often associated with virtues such as purity, innocence, and beauty.
Pronunciation
IM-ə-jehn
The name is pronounced as EE-moh-jen.
Popularity
Imogen is a moderately popular name in the United Kingdom, where it ranks in the top 100 baby names. It is less common in the United States, where it ranks outside the top 1000 names.

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Imogen Name meanings & History

Imogen is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old Celtic name Innogen, which means "maiden". Imogen means "maiden" or "girl", and is often associated with virtues such as purity, innocence, and beauty. The name of the daughter of King Cymbeline in the play Cymbeline (1609) by William Shakespeare. He based her on a legendary character named Innogen, but it was printed incorrectly and never emended. Innogen is probably derived from Gaelic inghean meaning "maiden". As a given name it is chiefly British and Australian. Imogen is a popular name for girls in English-speaking countries. It has a classic and timeless feel and is often chosen by parents who want a name that is uncommon but not overly unique.

Zodiac Sign of Imogen: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Imogen:

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

M: Maternal,Mother,Memorabilia,Mommy,Memory,Mushy,Manipulative

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate

G: Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter,Goof-off

E: Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Entertain

N: Neat,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nice,Nagging,Neurosis

Imogen is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Imogen include Imogen Heap, a British singer-songwriter, and Imogen Stubbs, an English actress.

2.) IMOGEN (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of uncertain origin and meaning, Imogen was first recorded as the name of the heroine in Shakespeare’s play Cymbeline . The name is thought to be a misprint of Raphael Holinshed’s Innogen, a Celtic name supposedly derived from the Gaelic inghean (girl, maiden). Var: Imogene. (IM-EH-JEN)


3.) Imogen (Female)

Usage: Shakespeare

Meanings: Maiden

Other Forms: Imojen


4.) Imogen (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Celtic, Latin) girl who resembles her mother

Other Forms: Emogen, Imogene


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