Name meaning
Imogen Name Meaning - Maiden (Celtic)
- Meaning
- Maiden; girl
- Origin
- Celtic/Shakespeare
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- I-MO-GE-N
Imogen means "Maiden; girl" (Celtic/Shakespeare). Imogen is a girl name from Celtic/Shakespeare meaning "Maiden." Imogen appears in Shakespeare's Cymbeline as the king's virtuous daughter.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Imogen is a girl name from Celtic/Shakespeare meaning "Maiden." Imogen appears in Shakespeare's Cymbeline as the king's virtuous daughter.
Origin and Historical Usage
Imogen appears in Shakespeare's Cymbeline as the king's virtuous daughter. The name may derive from the Celtic ingen meaning maiden or daughter. Used almost exclusively in Britain for centuries, Imogen has a distinctive, literary quality that sets it apart globally. Parents who choose Imogen often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- I-MO-GE-N
- Syllables
- 3
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Celtic countries, Imogen is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Maiden" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Ranked #21 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.
Notable People Named Imogen
- IImogen (Cymbeline by Shakespeare)
- IImogen Heap
- IImogen Poots
- IImogen Cooper
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Imogene — alternate form of Imogen
- Innogen — alternate form of Imogen
- Emogen — alternate form of Imogen
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