Names

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 a girl's name. Agnes Grey is the title of one of the two novels written by Anne Brontë.

Kathlene is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Katherine or Kathleen. Derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' its meaning is debated but possibly relates to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' The Irish form Kathleen comes from 'Caitlín,' the Irish adaptation of Katherine. Kathlene combines elements of both traditional forms, offering a slightly distinctive spelling while maintaining the classic sound. Though less common than Katherine or Kathleen, Kathlene enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-20th century in America. The name carries an air of timeless elegance and traditional femininity.

A "modernization" of Leonora that has suddenly come back on the radar along with the many other Leo names--both male and female. With literary cred via a famous eponymous poem by Edgar Allan Poe (and also in his even more famous The Raven,) Lenore was steadily in the top half of the popularity list until the mid-fifties, falling off in 1973. Cameron Diaz played a Lenore in The Green Hornet.