Ambrose
AM-brohz
Boy · Greek
Meaning: Immortal, divine
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Agnes
Girl · Greek · Medium name
- Meaning
- Pure, holy, chaste
- Pronunciation
- AG-nes
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Greek 'hagnos' meaning pure or holy.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicBiblical
Languages in use: Greek, Latin, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, France
Alternate spellings
InesSpanish / Portuguese
Iberian form of Agnes.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Agnes Grey
Fictional
Title character of Anne Brontë's first novel, a governess.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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