Imogen
/IH-M-AH-JH-IH-N/
Maiden, or possibly girl of the last age
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How well does Imogen fit your family?
This page tells you what Imogen means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Imogen is a Christian girl name of Celtic origin, meaning “Maiden, or possibly girl of the last age”.
Imogen is a girl's name of Celtic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Maiden, or possibly girl of the last age" and belongs to the Beauty cluster — names that carry grace, elegance, and aesthetic wonder.
Common among British, European families, Imogen carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Imogen
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Imogen lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Imogen's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Imogen's saint & feast day →What does Imogen's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Imogen resonates in either tradition.
Imogen's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Imogen's full reading →
Does Imogen go with your family's names?
Imogen breaks into 6 sounds: /IH-M-AH-JH-IH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Imogen sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Imogen beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Imogen — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Imogen
If Imogen resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Beauty cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Imogen
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Common questions about Imogen
What does the name Imogen mean?
Imogen means "Maiden, or possibly girl of the last age." It is a girl name of Celtic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Imogen a boy or girl name?
Imogen is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Imogen?
Imogen is of Celtic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, European families.
Is Imogen a Christian name?
Yes. Imogen is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Celtic origin.
What does Imogen mean in Celtic?
Imogen originates from Celtic, where it means "Maiden, or possibly girl of the last age."
What are common nicknames for Imogen?
Common short forms of Imogen include Imogi, Imog.
What is the numerology of Imogen?
Imogen has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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