Girl
Greek
2 syllables
Agnes
AG-nis
/ˈæɡ.nɪs/
"Pure and holy" — a venerable saint's name with austere beauty and quiet power
Agnes derives from the Greek hagnos meaning pure or holy, and has been in continuous use since the early Christian era. Saint Agnes of Rome, martyred around 304 AD, made the name beloved throughout medieval Christendom. Despite falling out of fashion in the 20th century, Agnes is now experiencing a quiet renaissance among parents drawn to its stark, ancient beauty.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAg · nes
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordHagnos
MeaningPure, holy, chaste
PopularityRare
Peak Year1910
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJanuary 21
Nicknames
AggieNessieNes
About the Name Agnes
Agnes means pure, holy, or chaste, from the Greek hagnos. The name was associated in medieval Christianity with the virtue of purity.
Agnes comes from the Greek hagnos and was spread throughout Europe through the cult of Saint Agnes of Rome, a 4th-century martyr.
Agnes is rare today but slowly reviving. It was extremely common in the early 20th century and is now appealing to parents who love bold, unusual vintage names.
Agnes Claire, Agnes Violet, and Agnes Rose are striking combinations that complement the name's stark, classical character.
Agneses are often described as strong, principled, and quietly confident — a name with a no-nonsense integrity.
The standard spelling is Agnes. Continental forms include Agnès (French), Inés (Spanish), and Ines (Italian/Portuguese).
Personality of Agnes
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Agnes
Creativity
70%
Elegance
72%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
84%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Agnes
S
Saint Agnes of Rome
Early Christian martyr, patron saint of chastity and young girls
A
Agnes Varda
French New Wave filmmaker and pioneer of cinema verite
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Agnes Moorehead
American actress nominated multiple times for Academy Awards
Middle Names for Agnes
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Agnes
Agnes Mary
Agnes Claire
Agnes Rose
Agnes Wren
Agnes Ruth
Agnes Florence
Agnes Harriet
Agnes Violet
Agnes Pearl
Agnes Jane
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History of Agnes
304
Saint Agnes martyred in Rome; feast day set on January 21
1000
Agnes becomes one of the most popular female names in medieval England
1910
Agnes at peak US popularity, ranking in the top 20 girls names
2018
Agnes re-enters the US top 1000 as vintage names trend upward
Numerology & Symbolism of Agnes
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Rose
Agnes Around the World
How Agnes is written in different languages and scripts
أنييس
Arabic
アグネス
Japanese
Агнесса
Russian
아그네스
Korean
阿格尼丝
Chinese
Αγνή
Greek
एग्नेस
Hindi
אַגְנֵס
Hebrew
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