Name:
Agnes
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Agnes originates in Greek language and means "sacred, chaste". Probably encouraged by Saint Agnes of Rome, a famous Christian saint, the name has been one of the most popular feminine given names for centuries, with occasional changes in spelling. Saint Agnes is the patron saint of chastity, engaged couples and virgins.
Pronunciation:
AG-nəs
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Aggie
Agna
Agnessa
Agneta
Agnetha
Agnis
Anneska
Annis
Annisha
Anson
Ines
Famous Agnes:
Agnes Goodsir : artist
Agnes Grant : writer
Agnes Herbert : writer
Agnes Keith : published author
Agnes Martin : Canadian artist
Agnes Moorehead : actress
Agnes Richmond : artist
Agnes Soral : actress
Agnes Tait : artist
Agnes Warner : writer