Agnes

The female first name Agnes is of Ancient Greek or Latin origin and is considered the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Hagne (Ἁγνή). Directly translated, the name means 'the Pure', 'the Chaste', 'the Holy', 'the Consecrated', and 'the Lamb', as well as, in a figurative sense, 'the Lamb of God' (only in Catholic countries).

What does the name Agnes mean?

The female first name Agnes is of Ancient Greek or Latin origin and is considered the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Hagne (Ἁγνή). Directly translated, the name means 'the Pure', 'the Chaste', 'the Holy', 'the Consecrated', and 'the Lamb', as well as, in a figurative sense, 'the Lamb of God' (only in Catholic countries). Its origin lies in the Ancient Greek word hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) or agní ‎(αγνή) meaning 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'cleansing', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', or in the Latin term agnus meaning 'the Lamb'. The French and Catalan spelling is Agnès, while in Hungary it is Ágnes. The veneration of the popular Christian saint and martyr Agnes of Rome contributed to the spread of the name and promoted its use in various variations throughout Europe. Agnes has been considered in German-speaking naming since the 11th century, initially only among the nobility, and since the 19th century, due to the literary and musical portrayal of the fate of the Augsburg bath attendant Agnes Bernauer, also among the general population. Other variants include Agnesa, Agnese, Agnessa, Agnete, Agneta, Agnethe, Agnetha, Agnette, Agneza, and Agne. There are also Aune, Ines, and Inez. Male forms include Agnus and Agnius. Notable bearers of the name include French director Agnès Varda and Agnes Bernauer, who was murdered as the socially inappropriate wife of Duke Albrecht III of Bavaria.

Where does the name Agnes come from?

The etymology of Agnes is a female first name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'the Pure' or 'the Lamb'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Agnes?

Sound & pronunciation of Agnes: The name Agnes is two syllables and clearly defined. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ag-nes' [ˈaɡnɛs], combining an open onset with a distinctive consonant cluster in the middle. The hissing 's' at the end provides a fine yet definite closure. Agnes appears classic and dignified - calm, structured, and present.

When is the name day of Agnes?

The name day of Agnes is January 21 (in honor of Saint Agnes of Rome) and March 2 (in honor of Saint Agnes of Bohemia).

Popularity

The girl's name Agnes consistently ranked between the top 30 and top 60 in the late 19th century. It was particularly strong in 1890 at position 31. Around 1900, it mostly ranked between the top 50 and top 70, making it a solid, regularly given name without belonging to the absolute top group. Between the 1920s and 1950s, the name Agnes predominantly remained in the top 50 to top 90 range. Notably, 1924 (position 53) and 1926 (position 55) showed stronger years.

Nicknames & pet names

Aaaga / Acki / Ackie / Aga / Agfa / Agga / Aggi / Agginator / Agi / Agila / Agines / Aginesi / Agiti / Agle / Agneschda / Agnesia / Agni / Agnieszka / Agnuss / Agü / Akne / Aknes / Anni / Gaggi / Gesi / Kacknes / Nana / Neesli / Nes / Nessi / Nessie

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Famous people

• Agnes Auffinger (* 1934), German painter and sculptor
• Agnes Ayres (1898–1940), American silent film actress
• Agnes B. (French designer)
• Agnes Baltsa (* 1944), Greek mezzo-soprano
• Agnes Bernauer (* around 1410, † 1435), wife or lover of Duke Albrecht III of Bavaria
• Agnes Bernelle (actress)
• Agnes Borjeson (painter from Sweden)
• Agnes Boulloche (painter from France)
• Agnes Bruckner (* August 16, 1985 in Hollywood, California), American actress
• Agnes Carlsson (Swedish singer)
• Agnes de Mille (dancer from America)
• Agnes Desarthe (French writer)
• Agnes Freund (theater actress from Germany)
• Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu = Mother Teresa (religious sister)
• Agnes Herbert (writer from Great Britain)
• Agnes Humbert (French art historian)
• Agnes Jaoui (film director from France)
• Agnes Jekyll (artist from Great Britain)
• Agnes Kittelsen (actress from Norway)
• Agnes Laurent (actress from France)