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.

Imogene Rank in US Top 1000

# 956 in the US

Popularity of the name Imogene

• 1996 Nameberry 2025

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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”