Agnes Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Agnes Name at a Glance

Name	Agnes
Meaning	Poor, poor, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes'. Agnes was popular until the Reformation, then revived in the 19th century.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Agnes Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Agnes means “Poor, poor, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes'. Agnes was popular until the Reformation, then revived in the 19th century”. 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.

Agnes Name Origin

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

Is Agnes a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Agnes

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