Imogen

[ˈɪmədʒən]

Meaning

from Gaelic inghean, meaning "maiden"

Background Story

Imogen is the name of the daughter of King Cymbeline in William Shakespeare's play Cymbeline (1609). Shakespeare based her on a legendary character named Innogen, but the name was printed incorrectly and never emended. Innogen is probably derived from Gaelic inghean, meaning "maiden". As a given name it is chiefly British and Australian.

Temperament

Cool

Gender

Girl

Language

English

Name Start With

I

Letter Count

6 Letters

Variations

Imogenna, Immy