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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Imogen
Imogen is derived from the Celtic names Innogen and Inghean, which refers to “maiden.” The word ‘inno,’ which means “beloved,” and ‘gen,’ which means “child,” may also have Greek roots. Imogen, therefore, means “beloved child.” Imogen may have developed as a mistaken or intentional misspelling of the name Innogen. The name has diverse connotations in various places of the world. In Irish, the name means Daughter or last born. In Latin, the name refers to someone innocent.
IM+UH+JUHN, I-mo-gen, Imo-gen, and Ih-m-oh-j-eh-n are a few phonetic spellings of the name. Some other variations of Imogen are Emogen, Emogene, Imogene, Imogenia, Imojean, and Imojeen. Em, Emmy, Emzy, Gem, Gen, Gena, Gene, and Genie are the preferred nicknames for Imogen.
Imogen is a name steeped in both British history and literature. As the fictional wife of King Brutus and mother of Locrinus, Albanactus, and Camber, Innogen was a well-known name in ancient British folklore. Shakespeare famously used the name Imogen for a character in one of his final plays, Cymbeline, written in 1610 or 1611. The name Imogen is thought to have been a variation of the name Innogen, a name used in earlier versions of the story on which Cymbeline is based.
Imogen is also a popular name in fiction, with notable characters including Imogen Moreno from the Degrassi: The Next Generation series, who undergoes a significant character transformation, and Aunt Imogene from the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland. Whether in history or literature, Imogen continues to capture the imagination and interest of Shakespeare’s fans.
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Famous People With The Name Imogen
- Imogen AnnesleyAustralian actress, best known for her performances in the films ‘Playing Beatie Bow,’ ‘Howling III: The Marsupials’ and ‘Queen of the Damned’
- Imogen WaterhouseEnglish actress, starred in the American fantasy television series ‘The Outpost’ for three seasons
- Imogen PootsBritish actress, best known for playing Tammy in the post-apocalyptic horror film ‘28 Weeks Later’ and, ‘Linda Keith’ in the ‘Jimi Hendrix biopic Jimi: All Is by My Side’
- Imogene CocaAmerican comic actress, best known for her role opposite Sid Caesar on ‘Your Show of Shows’
- Imogen StubbsEnglish actress known for her leading role in “Privileged”
- Imogen MurphyIrish film and television director, nominated for an Irish Film & Television Academy award
Imogen On The Popularity Chart
Imogen’s popularity has grown over the years. Check out the graphs below to learn how the name has evolved through the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name peaked in popularity in 2020. Glance through the graph to learn more.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Compared to the beginning of 1993, the name was performing much better in 2021. For further information, check out this graph.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Imogen
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