Agnes

At a Glance: Name: Agnes – Meaning: pure or chaste – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: AG-nes

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Agnes comes from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning pure or chaste. You may see it linked to the Latin word for lamb because of St. Agnes imagery, but that connection is about sound and symbolism, not the name's actual roots. Pronounced AG-nes, it's a clean, modern pick with a clear, settled feel.

Meaning & Origin of Agnes

Meaning: Pure or chaste.

Origin: Greek.

A common claim: Sometimes linked to Latin 'agnus' (lamb) because St. Agnes is depicted with a lamb Actually: That's a folk association based on sound and imagery, not etymology — Agnes actually derives from Greek 'hagnos' (pure, chaste), unrelated to Latin 'agnus'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Agnes

Phonetic: AG-nes   IPA: /ˈæɡnəs/

Popularity of Agnes

Agnes peaked at #37 in 1899 with 1,611 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #1063 with just 233 — a long, steady drop across more than a century of SSA records.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Agnes mean?

Pure or chaste. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Agnes)

How do you pronounce Agnes?

Agnes is pronounced AG-nes (IPA: /ˈæɡnəs/).

Is Agnes a popular name right now?

Agnes peaked at #37 in 1899 and is ranked #1063 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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