Agnes
Agnes is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “pure, holy, chaste.” From the Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure or holy.
how do you pronounce Agnes?
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what does Agnes mean?
The name Agnes means “pure, holy, chaste.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure or holy. Saint Agnes of Rome was a 4th-century martyr who became one of the most venerated saints of antiquity. The name was widespread in medieval Europe and is experiencing a quiet revival.
where does the name Agnes come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Agnes derives from the Greek Hagne, meaning 'pure' or 'holy' (Wiktionary glosses it as pure, chaste, purity, chastity); Wikipedia traces the Latinized Hagnes onward into Italian Agnese, French Agnès, English Agnes, Portuguese Inês, and Spanish Inés.
the history of Agnes
Neither source retrieved discusses a specific Saint Agnes of Rome or a 4th-century martyrdom; the sources here cover only the linguistic lineage above, not that historical detail.
what are the nicknames and variants of Agnes?
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who are famous people named Agnes?
- Saint Agnes of Rome
- Agnes Moorehead (actress)
- Agnes Martin (painter)
- Agnes Varda (filmmaker)
what names are similar to Agnes?
what names go well with Agnes?
Sibling names that share Agnes's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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