Agnes

Girl's name

Agnes is of Greek origin, derived from the word "hagnos" meaning "pure" or "chaste."

Meaning Pure, good
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 233
Peak year 1918

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Agnes Moorehead - Actress known for "Bewitched" and "Citizen Kane."
  • Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu (Mother Teresa) - Humanitarian and Nobel laureate.
  • Agnes Varda - Influential French filmmaker in the New Wave movement.
  • Agnes de Mille - Choreographer known for "Oklahoma!" and "Carousel."
  • Agnes Macphail - First woman elected to the Canadian House of Commons.
  • Agnes Martin - Abstract painter associated with Minimalism.
  • Agnes Nixon - Television writer and creator of soap operas.
  • Agnes Baden-Powell - Founder of the Girl Guides movement.
  • Agnes Smedley - Journalist and writer on Asian affairs.
  • Agnes Scott - Philanthropist and founder of Agnes Scott College.

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