Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 07, 2024

Imogen

US Popularity Rank: 2275

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Maiden; Daughter

Reflect baby always being young in your eyes with this Irish-inspired feminine name. Imogen comes from the Celtic Innogen, from inghean, which means "maiden" or "daughter." It's popularly believed that Imogen was coined by William Shakespeare himself, who intended to use the name Innogen in his play Cymbeline. A typo led to the name Imogen being created, and what a joyful mistake that was! Imogen Heap is a British singer and songwriter, whose music influenced the movement of the pop and electronic genres. Enriched with literature, melody, and ancient Celtic grandeur, Imogen really does tick all the boxes.

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