What does Agnes mean?

Agnes ▼ as a girls' name is pronounced AG-ness. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Agnes is "pure, holy". Latin form of the Greek name Hagnes, from the feminine form of "hagnos". The popular Saint Agnes (fourth century) was a young Roman virgin martyred by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Her emblem is a lamb; the Latin word for "lamb" is "agnus". The name was revived in the 19th century. Choreographer Agnes De Mille; actress Agnes Moorhead; writer Anaïs Nin; film director Annest Holland.

STARTS WITH Ag-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, young, roman, emperor (queen), 19th century

Variations

VARIANTS Ag, Agafi, Agafia, Agafon, Aggi, Aggie, Aggy, Aggye, Aghna, Agi, Agie, Agna, Agnah, Agneis, Agnella, Agnellah, Agnelle, Agnese, Agness, Agnessa, Agnesse, Agneta, Agnethe, Agnetta, Agnettah, Agnie, Agnieszka, Agnola, Agnolah, Agnus, Agot, Agota, Agote, Agoti, Agy, Agye, Aigneis, Ainah, Anais▲, Anessa, Anis, Anise, Anissa▼, Annais, Annest, Anneyce, Annice, Anniesse, Annis, Annisa, Annisah, Annise, Ina▼, Inah, Ines, Inessa, Inez▼, Nessa, Nessah, Nesi, Nessie, Nessy, Nesta, Nestah, Nevsa, Nevesah, Neysa, Oona, Oonagh, Oonah, Senga, Una▼, Unah, Ynes, Ynez

SEE ALSO Anice, Annette, Innes

How popular is Agnes?

Agnes is a very popular first name for women (#217 out of 4276, Top 5%) and also a very popular last name for all people (#29359 out of 150436, Top 20%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Aine, Alles, Anet, Anne▼, Anner, Annes, Annet, Annus and Annys. These names tend to be less frequently used than Agnes.