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What is another name for Agnes?
Agnes is a given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning ‘pure’ or ‘holy’. The name passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. It is also written as Agness….Agnes (name)
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | “pure, holy” |
What is the Irish name for Agnes?
Agnes in Irish is Úna.
What do the name Agnes mean?
pure, holy
ag-nes. Origin:Greek. Popularity:2313. Meaning:pure, holy.
Is Nancy a nickname for Agnes?
Nancy is apparently quite a traditional nickname for Agnes (and Annis).
What is ÚNA in English?
Úna is an Irish language feminine given name. It may be derived from the Irish word uan (lamb). Also, the name Una might mean “the personification of truth, beauty, and unity” cited. Alternative spellings are Una, Oona and Oonagh. The Scottish Gaelic form is Ùna.
Is Una short for Agnes?
ÚNA, genitive idem (the same), Una, Uny, (Unity, Winifred, Winefred, Winnie, Winny, Agnes); an ancient and once common Irish name; still in use, but generally anglicised Winifred.
Is Nan short for Agnes?
Nan or Nancy is often used in Scotland as a pet name for someone called Agnes.
What is St Agnes full name?
304) is a virgin martyr, venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, and Eastern Orthodox Church. St. Agnes is one of several virgin martyrs commemorated by name in the Canon of the Mass….Agnes of Rome.
| Saint Agnes of Rome | |
|---|---|
| Saint Agnes by Domenichino ( c. 1620) | |
| Virgin and Martyr | |
| Born | c. 291 Rome, Italy |
| Died | c. 304 Rome, Italy |
Are there any variations on the name Agnes?
The French pronunciation—ahn-YEZ—could make it more attractive, but few Americans would comply. Other interesting variations: the Welsh Nesta, the Latin/Scandinavian Agneta, the Spanish Inez/Ines/Ynez, and the Scottish Senga—which happens to be Agnes spelled backwards.
Where did the name Agnes of Rome come from?
The name is descended from the Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥gʷnis, meaning ‘fire,’ from which is also the Vedic fire god Agni . It was the name of a popular Christian saint, Agnes of Rome, which encouraged its wide use.
Why was St.Agnes Grey a popular name?
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. The French pronunciation—ahn-YEZ—could make it more attractive, but few Americans would comply.