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Imogen

Meaning: probably 'maiden' (from Innogen) · Origin: Celtic (via Shakespeare) · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

Shakespeare's Cymbeline introduced Imogen, probably a misprint of Innogen, which may come from Gaelic inghean, 'maiden'. Popular in England and Australia.

Famous people named Imogen

Imogen Poots (actor)
Imogen Heap (musician)

Nicknames

Immy, Midge

Variants & related names

Innogen, Imogene

Imogen name art

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FAQ

What does the name Imogen mean?

Imogen means “probably 'maiden' (from Innogen)”. It comes from Celtic (via Shakespeare).

Is Imogen a popular name?

Imogen is a familiar girls' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Imogen?

Immy, Midge.

What are other forms of Imogen?

Innogen, Imogene.

Similar names

Isabella · Isla · Ivy · Iris · Isabelle · Isabel

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.