Names That Mean Virginal
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Anice
Variation of Agnes
"pure, virginal"
Anice and Annis are variations of Agnes that have fallen from use, perhaps because of pronunciation issues. Neither spelling was used for any baby girls in the US in the most recent year counted,…
Ines
Italian, Portuguese, Slovene and Croatian variation of Agnes
"pure, virginal"
This form of Agnes, Ines has always been popular since the true story of the thwarted lovers Queen Ines of Castro and King Peter of Portugal. This has to be one of the most heartbreaking and bloody…
Inez
Spanish variation of Agnes
"pure, virginal"
Also spelled Ines, this name of the prudish mother of Don Juan in the Byron poem has a touch of mystery, but has also been fully integrated into the American name pool. Inez Milholland and Inez Hayes…
Agnes
Greek
"pure, virginal"
Agnes is the Latin variation of the name Hagne, which itself derived from the Greek word hagnos , meaning "chaste." In medieval times, St. Agnes was a very popular saint, leading to its popularity as…
Ginny
Diminutive of Virginia, Ginevra, Genevieve, or Imogen
"virgin, pure; white wave; maiden"
A nickname to Latin Virginia, French Genevieve, Italian Ginevra, English Imogen, and any other name with the 'gin' sound in there, Ginny ranked in the latter end of the US charts in the mid 20th…
Annis
Variation of Agnes
"pure, virginal"
Annis and Anice are both antique variations of Agnes that have fallen out of use, perhaps because of pronunciation problems (ANN-is, or an-EES?)
Neža
Slovene variation of Agnes, Greek
"pure, virginal"
Neža is a Slovene form of Agnes that peaked in Slovenia in 2012, when it ranked Number 5.
Ynez
Spanish
"pure, virginal"
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…
Agyness
Invented variation of Agnes, Greek
"pure, virginal"
When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.
Netha
Diminutive of Aganetha, German
"pure, virginal"
Short form of Aganetha used in the Amish community.
Aganetha
German variation of Agnes, Greek
"pure, virginal"
Low German variation of Agnes still used today in America's Amish communities.
Agnetha
Swedish variation of Agnes, Greek
"pure, virginal"
The Swedish form of Agnes may be known to English speakers as that of Agnetha Fältskog, a member of the band ABBA.
