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Agnes name meaning
Last Name
753
in the U.S.
in 2010
753
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Agnes mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Agnes
User Submitted Origins
Greek
69%
English
31%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Agnes is of Greek origin and means "God's lamb: pure, innocent and chaste".
- According to a user from Sweden, the name Agnes is of Greek origin and means "(from Greek) pure. (from Latin) innocent (like a lamb, agnus in latin)".
- A user from France says the name Agnes is of Latin origin and means "Lamb, sweet and innocent as a lamb".
- 2 submissions from India agree the name Agnes means "the beauty of eye" and is of Tamil / Indian (Sanskrit) origin.
- A submission from Norway says the name Agnes means "'pure' or 'holy'" and is of Greek origin.
- A user from Kenya says the name Agnes is of English origin and means "Gift of God".
- A submission from Macao says the name Agnes means "Angel" and is of Greek origin.
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Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ), coming from Ancient Greek ἁγνός (hagnós, “pure, chaste”), Ancient Greek ἁγνεία (hagneía, “purity, chastity”).
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Agnes was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, German, Norwegian, Scots, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Agnes
Notable Persons Named Agnes
Agnes Moorehead
Agnes Moorehead was an actress. She was most prominent from 1933 to 1974. Agnes was given the name Agnes Robertson Moorehead on December 6th, 1900 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. She left this life on April 30th, 1974.
Agnes Obel
Agnes Obel is a folk music and classical music musician. She was most active from 2009 to present. Agnes was born on October 28th, 1980.
Agnès Varda
Agnès Varda is a director, screenwriter, editor, actor, producer, installation artist, and photographer. Her ongoing career started in 1955. Agnès was born on May 30th, 1928 in Ixelles.
Agnes Bruckner
Agnes Bruckner is an actress and photomodell. She has been prominent since 1996. Agnes was born on August 16th, 1985 in Hollywood, California, United States.
Agnes Martin
Agnes Martin was an artist. Agnes was given the name Agnes Bernice Martin on March 22nd, 1912 in Macklin, Saskatchewan. She died on December 16th, 2004.
Agnes Nixon
Agnes Nixon is an actress, writer, and producer. Her ongoing career started in 1948. Agnes was given the name Agnes Eckhardt on December 10th, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Agnez Mo
- Agnes Waterhouse
- Agnès SorelMaid of Honour
- Agnes de MilleChoreographer
- Agnes Campbell MacphailMember of Provincial Parliament
- Dame Sybil Thorndike
- AgnesSinging
- Una O'ConnorActress
- Agnes ChanMusician
- Agnes Sampson
- Ágnes KeletiGymnast
- Ágnes HellerPhilosopher
- Agnes of CourtenayRoyalty
- Agnès JaouiMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Agnes
Notable Persons With the Last Name Agnes
Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes
Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes was royalty. She was most active from 1910 to 1936. Victoria was born as the child of Francis, Duke of Teck, and Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge on May 26th, 1867 in Kensington Palace. She died on March 24th, 1953.
Saint Agnes
Saint Agnes was a saint. She holds the title Virgin and Martyr. Saint was born in 291. She passed away in 304.
Agnes
Agnes is a singing. She plays Vocals. She has had major accomplishments since 2005. Agnes was given the name Agnes Emilia Carlsson on March 6th, 1988 in Vänersborg. Agnes is also known as Agnes, Agnes (stage name), Carlsson, and Agnes Emilia.
Flavia Agnes
Flavia was born in 1947 in Mumbai, India.
Princess of Salm-Salm Agnes
Princess Agnes
She holds the title Duchess consort of Saxe-Altenburg and List of Saxon consorts. Princess was born as the child of Leopold IV, Duke of Anhalt, and Princess Frederica Wilhelmina of Prussia on June 24th, 1824 in Dessau. She breathed her last breath on October 23rd, 1897.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Agnes | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 68.39% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 10.09% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 13.41% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.05% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.46% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.59% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Agnes
People with the last name Agnes are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Agnes
| #48 | Girl Name of the 1910s |
| #43 | Girl Name of the 1900s |
| #39 | Girl Name of the 1890s |
| #29 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |