Agatha - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Agatha \a-ga-

is pronounced AG-a-thah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "good, honorable". Latin form of the Greek name Agathe, from the feminine form of "agathos". Saint Agatha (third century) was a Christian who refused to marry a Roman consul, and was eventually martyred. She is the patron saint of bell ringers. The name was revived in the 19th century, but has faded again since. Aggie is the pet form; Agata is the Italian and Spanish form; Agueda is Spanish. Writer Agatha Christie.

For more information, see also the related name Agate.

Baby names that sound like Agatha are Acadia, Agoti, Agote, Agot and Ugetta.

Agatha is a very common first name for women (#1130 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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