Agatha Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Agatha Name at a Glance

Name	Agatha
Meaning	Good. St. Agatha was a 3rd century Christian martyr. Agatha was popular during the Middle ages. Famous bearer: twentieth Century British mystery writer Agatha Christie.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Agatha Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Agatha means “Good. St. Agatha was a 3rd century Christian martyr. Agatha was popular during the Middle ages. Famous bearer: twentieth Century British mystery writer Agatha Christie”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Agatha Name Origin

Our database records Agatha under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Agatha a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Agatha is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Agatha

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