Agnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. This was Latinized Hagnes, and passed to Italian as Agnese, [1] to French as Agnès, to Agnes …

Aug 5, 2025 · 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.

May 30, 2025 · Saint Agnes was a virgin martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian. The name became associated with Latin agnus "lamb", resulting in the saint's …

5 days ago · Agnes is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "pure, virginal". Agnes is the 986 ranked female name by popularity.

St. Agnes, martyred 303 C.E., is patron saint of young girls, hence the folk connection of St. Agnes' Eve (Jan. 20-21) with love divinations. In Middle English, the name was frequently …

Dec 9, 2025 · The name of one of the four great virgin martyrs, by folk etymology associated with Latin agnus (“lamb”). Popular in the Middle Ages and again at the turn of the 20th century. In …

Nov 2, 2025 · See the popularity of the baby name Agnes over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCenter's Baby Names tool.

Jun 19, 2025 · The name Agnes is of Greek origin, derived from the word hagnos (ἁγνός), meaning "pure," "holy," or "chaste." It gained significant popularity due to Saint Agnes of …

Meaning of Agnes - What does Agnes mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Agnes for girls.

Nov 30, 2025 · The name Agnes is primarily a female name of Greek origin that means Pure, Chaste. Click through to find out more information about the name Agnes on BabyNames.com.