Where Did the Name Imogen Come from?
Imogen Origin and Meaning. the Name Imogen Is a Girl's Name of Celtic Origin Meaning "Maiden". Imogen Seems to Have Originated as a Shakespearean Printer's...
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Furthermore, what does Imogen mean in Greek?
One theory is that it is a Greek name from the Greek words 'inno' for beloved and 'gen' meaning child, giving us the meaning of 'beloved child'. Another is that Innogen is a Celtic name from the word 'inghean' meaning maiden, and 'maiden' is the most commonly quoted meaning for Imogen.
Secondly, how is the name Imogen pronounced? Imogen (meaning "maiden") has become a popular name among parents — and for good reason. It's lovely, and dates back to Shakespearean England. Another one that seems pretty simple on the face of it, but varies depending on who you ask, is this Hebrew name. It can either be pronounced as LEE-ah or LAY-ah.
In this regard, is Imogen a popular name?
As of July 2014, Imogen had never been in the top 1000 most popular baby names in the United States, with only 131 baby girls named Imogen in the US in 2013. It was ranked 86th in popularity for baby girls in Scotland in 2007.
Is Imogen Irish?
Imogen is actually a Welsh name, from my understanding. It's an English name derived from Irish Gaelic, but most definitely English, albeit only by accident (the Innogen/Imogen thing)!
