Imogen
Imogen is a girls' name of English origin meaning “maiden, innocent.” Imogen appears in Shakespeare's Cymbeline, possibly as a misprint of 'Innogen' (innocent).
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how do you pronounce Imogen?
IM-oh-jen
where does the name Imogen come from?
Imogen began with Shakespeare, as a misprint for Innogen, a name meaning girl or maiden; it is also spelled Imogene.
Regardless of its origin, the name has flourished on its own merits, particularly in Britain and Australia. It has an intelligent, artistic quality — bolstered by actress Imogen Poots and a strong literary pedigree.
the history of Imogen
Imogen is the heroine of Shakespeare's play Cymbeline.
who are famous people named Imogen?
- Imogen Poots (English actress)
- Imogen Heap (English singer-songwriter and music technologist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Imogen?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Imogen?
what names go well with Imogen?
Sibling names that share Imogen's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Imogen
What does the name Imogen mean?
Imogen means “maiden, innocent”.
What is the origin of the name Imogen?
Imogen comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Imogene and Innogen.
How popular is the name Imogen?
Imogen has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Imogen a boy or girl name?
Imogen is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Imogen?
Imogen is pronounced IM-oh-jen, with 3 syllables.
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