Imogene

Celtic
"maiden"

Imogene Origin and Meaning

The name Imogene is a girl's name.

Imogene is a feminine name of Celtic origin, believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'imogen,' meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.' Some scholars suggest it may also have connections to the Latin phrase 'Iphigenia,' from Greek mythology. The name gained literary significance through Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline,' where the virtuous protagonist bears this name. Imogene enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before declining, though it has seen renewed interest in recent years as part of the revival of vintage names. With its combination of classical literary associations and a distinctive, melodic sound, Imogene appeals to parents seeking names with historical depth, intellectual connections, and a touch of antiquated elegance.

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Famous People Named Imogene

  • Eamogene "Imogene" Coca
    American actress
  • Imogene Robinson Morrell
    American painter
  • Imogene Powers Johnson
    American billionaire of S.C. Johnson & Son
  • Imogene Lynn
    American jazz singer
  • Imogene Audette Burkhart
    birth name of Jean Byron, American actress
  • Imogene King
    American nursing theorist
  • Imogene Bliss
    American actress
  • (Mary) Imogene Robertson aka Mary Nolan
    American actress, singer and dancer
  • Imogene Wolodarsky (b. 2002)
    American actress, daughter of screenwriters Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky

The name Imogene in Pop Culture

  • Imogene Gilfeather
    main character in novel "Starting from Happy" by Patricia Marx
  • Imogene
    main character in movie "Girl Most Likely"
  • Imogene "Idgie" Threadgoode
    character in book/film "Fried Green Tomatoes"
  • Imogene Herdman
    character in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson
  • Imogene
    character in "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown and movie "Paper Moon"
  • Imogene Graham
    character in "Indian Summer" by William Dean Howells
  • Imogene Cochran
    character in 2009 film "Drool"
  • Imogene
    character in opera "Il pirata" by Vincenzo Bellini
  • "Imogene
    " instrumental song by Les Reed
  • Imogène
    character in Charles Exbrayat's novel series
  • Aunt Imogene
    character in 2010 movie "Alice in Wonderland"
  • Imogene O'Neil
    character in TV miniseries "Meteor"
  • Imogene "Impy" Vega
    main character from "All's Faire In Middle School"
  • Imogene Cleary
    character on “The Marvelous Mrs Maisel”