Imogen

Name:

Imogen

Pronounced: IH-muh-jen

Variations: Imogenia, Imogine

Origin:

English

Meaning:

The name Imogen means "maiden" or "innocent" and is of English origin. It was first used by the English playwright William Shakespeare in his play "Cymbeline."

Popularity:

Imogen is most popular in Australia, where it was the 16th most popular girls' name in 2020. It is also popular in England, where it was the 35th most popular girls' name in 2020.Imogen is a less common name in the United States but has been rising in popularity in recent years.

Did you know?

In addition to Shakespeare's play, the name has also been used in other works of literature and in popular culture, including the book "Imogen" by Jilly Cooper.

Famous namesakes:

Imogen Heap is a British singer-songwriter and composer who is best known for her songs "Hide and Seek" and "Goodnight and Go." She has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award for her work on the soundtrack for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

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