Agnes Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Agnes

Agnes is a beautiful feminine name with a rich history that originates from Greek roots. It is derived from the Greek word Hagni or Hagnos, which means chaste or pure. The name is believed to have been popularized by Saint Agnes of Rome, a young martyr in the early Christian era who was persecuted for her faith in the third century. She was one of the most popular saints in the Christian tradition and was symbolized by purity and innocence. The prosperous history associates the name Agnes with its meaning.

Agnes became a popular name in many cultures as people preferred to name babies after saints in the Middle Ages and gained more popularity in European countries. However, the name started to lose popularity towards the later part of the 20th century.

The name Agnes has been popular in many cultures and languages throughout history. It has been translated into many languages, like Spanish and French, wherein it means chaste or pure. Different variants like Agnes are popular among French-speaking people as Agnès, Inês in Portuguese, Agnieszka in the Polish population, Anežka in the Czech population, and as Agnese in the Italian population. Some other variants are Agnessa and Agneša, popular among Russian and Macedonian populations.

The popularity of the name is spread throughout the world and is increasing every day. Despite being used since ancient times, it has never gone out of style and has been used for many popular queens, princesses, and fictional characters as well. One of the most popular fictional characters is Agnes Gru from Despicable Me, one of the protagonists. Agnes Skinner is also a character from the animated television show The Simpsons, and Agnes Grey is a character from the novel written by Anne Bronte.

The name still remains a popular choice for parents who are looking for a traditional and classic name for their pretty baby girl.

Agnes

Meaning Chaste; Pure

Gender Girl

Religion Greek

Origin Greek

Lucky Number 1

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Agnes?

Pronounced as ag-nes

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Listen to the sound of the name Agnes in English.

Famous People With The Name Agnes

Agnes of PoitouThe queen of Germany and powerful and empress of the Holy Roman Empire from 1046 until 1056
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, winner of a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards
Agnes CarlssonSwedish singer, winner of the second season of Swedish Idol series in 2005
Agnes AyresAmerican actress from the silent films era, known for her role as Lady Diana Mayo in The Sheik
Agnes BrucknerAmerican model and award-winning actress, known for The 11th Green, The woods and Dreamland

Agnes On The Popularity Chart

A traditional religious name, Agnes has seen fluctuations in its popularity since the 1980s. The popularity of the name can be understood from data provided by the Social Security Administration.

Popularity Over Time

Agnes has been observed to show growth in popularity ever since the 1980s without any significant decline. The name was at its peak in 2016 and is still one of the most popular ones.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The ranking of the name Agnes was the highest in 2016, it has been almost constant ever since then. The improvement in the ranking over a period of time can be seen in the graph.

Source: Social Security Administration

Agnes On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Popular Sibling Names For Agnes

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Popular Songs On The Name Agnes

Agnes has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Agnes	Glass Animals
Agnes Water	Jamie Rose
AGNES KRUEL	Tony Velour
Agnes - Radio Edit	Glass Animals
Agnes Water	Jamie Rose
Agnes	Donnie Iris

Acrostic Poem On Agnes

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Agnes with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Artistic and altruistic and you are so futuristic.

Gentle heart, generous soul, a soothing balm for both friends or foes.

Naughty yet nice, you personify that variety is the spice of life.

Ethereal beauty, one in nature’s symphony.

Spirited and strong, you are like a motivating song.

Agnes’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name agnes. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Agnes In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Agnes in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Agnes, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Agnes	English	en
艾格尼丝	Chinese	zh-CN
एग्नेस	Hindi	hi
Agnes	Spanish	es
Agnes	French	fr
أغنيس	Arabic	ar
অ্যাগনেস	Bengali	bn
Agnes	Portuguese	pt
Агнес	Russian	ru
اگنیس	Urdu	ur
Agnes	Indonesian	id
Agnes	German	de
アニエス	Japanese	ja
एग्नेस	Marathi	mr
ఆగ్నెస్	Telugu	te
Agnes	Turkish	tr
ஆக்னஸ்	Tamil	ta
Agnes	Vietnamese	vi
Agnes	Tagalog	tl
아그네스	Korean	ko
Agnes	Hausa	ha
Agnes	Swahili	sw
Agnes	Javanese	jv
Agnes	Italian	it
ਐਗਨਸ	Punjabi	pa
એગ્નેસ	Gujarati	gu
แอกเนส	Thai	th
ಆಗ್ನೆಸ್	Kannada	kn
agnes	Amharic	am
एग्नेस	Bhojpuri	bho
Agnes	Yoruba	yo

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Name Numerology For Agnes

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Agnes, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Agnes

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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Agnes

Discover the presence of Agnes in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Framing Agnes		2022
Ágnes Keleti - Conquering time	Aki legyőzte az időt - Keleti Ágnes, Conquering Time - Ágnes Keleti, Keleti Ágnes - Aki legyozte az idot	2022
Finding Agnes	Buscando a Agnes, Em Busca de Agnes, Morocco, Trouver Agnes, Αναζητώντας την Άγκνες	2020
Intrigo: Dear Agnes	Dear Agnes, Intrigo - La nemica del cuore, Intrigo: Chère Agnès, Intrigo: In Liebe, Agnes, Intrigo: Querida Agnes, Интриго: Дорогая Агнес	2019
Agnes Joy	Vidas Cruzadas	2019
Poor Agnes		2017
The Beaches of Agnès	Agnès stränder, Agnès' Strände, Agnès'in Plajları, As Praias de Agnès, Die Strände von Agnès, Las playas de Agnes, Les plages d'Agnès, Plaža Anjes Varde, Plaże Agnes, Οι παραλίες της Ανιές, Οι παραλίες της ζωής μου, Побережья Аньес, アニエスの浜辺, 沙灘上的華妲	2008
Agnes and His Brothers	Agnes i jego bracia, Ágnes öcsénk, Agnes si fratii sai, Agnes und seine Brüder, Agnes y sus hermanos, Une famille allemande, Агнес и его братья, アグネスと彼の兄弟	2004

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Agnes?

The name Agnes means ‘a chaste woman.’

2. What is the origin of the name Agnes?

Agnes has a Greek origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Agnes?

Agnes is pronounced as ag-nes.

4. Who is Agnes in the Bible?

Agnes does not appear in the Bible. However, Agnes is the name of a saint who was persecuted and martyred for her faith in God in the third century (1).

5. Is Agnes and Nancy the same name?

Nancy is a diminutive of Agnes. Hence, though they have different spellings, they may be considered the same name. Other cognate and diminutive names of Agnes include Aggie, Nes, Neske, and Age.

6. Is Agnes a famous name?

Agnes was popular in the early 20th century. In fact, up to 1929, the name ranked among the top 100 names for baby girls. Later, however, the popularity of the name declined. By 1972, the rank of the name had dropped to 988, after which it slipped out of the top 1000s list (2).

References:

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St. Agnes.
https://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/interior.aspx?sid=1210&gid=609&pgid=17700&cid=35026&ecid=35026&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=53508
Popularity of the name Agnes.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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