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Agathe

OriginFrench variation of Agatha, Greek
Meaning"good woman"

About Agathe

Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is sure to trip up non-French speakers.

Pronounced ah-GAHT.

As of October 2026, Agathe ranked #15355 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #12506 in 2018.

Editor: Pamela Redmond

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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  • Agathe Uwilingiyimana

    first and only woman prime minister of Rwanda

  • Agathe Johanna Erwina Gobertina von Trapp

    one of the Von Trapp Family Singers

  • Agathe Ursula Backer

    Grandahl, Norwegian pianist and composer

  • Agathe de la Boulaye

    French actress

  • Agathe Snow

    American artist

  • Agathe

    Sophie Sasserno, French,Italian poet

  • Agathe Félicie Lélo Pembellot

    first female judge in the Congo

Agathe in pop culture

  • "Agathe Cléry

    " 2008 French film

  • Agathe

    the Enchantress from 2017 Beauty and the Beast

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