Agatha

Meaning good, honorable
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ag-a-tha

About Agatha

Steeped in timeless elegance, this distinguished choice evokes literary heroines and vintage charm with remarkable grace. The name demonstrates considerable gravitas, suggesting intelligence, strength of character, and refined sensibilities. Its classic structure has weathered centuries while maintaining relevance, proving its enduring appeal across generations. The three-syllable composition provides substantial presence without becoming cumbersome, offering natural emphasis and dignified cadence. Parents who appreciate traditional names with historical depth often find themselves drawn to this option, recognizing its capacity to bestow instant respectability and sophistication. The formal quality translates beautifully across professional contexts, while still allowing for warmth in personal relationships. It represents a choice that honors heritage and classical beauty, rejecting fleeting trends in favor of established excellence and lasting refinement.

Variations of Name Agatha

Agathe
Ágata
Agata
Agafia
Agathi

Nicknames for Agatha

Aggie
Aga
Thea
Gatha
Agatha

Famous People Named Agatha

Agatha ChristieRenowned British author, known for her mystery novels
Agatha BarbaraFirst female President of Malta
Agatha IrwantiIndonesian badminton player and Olympic bronze medalist
Agatha van der KelenBelgian long-distance runner and Olympian
Agatha SangmaIndian politician and Member of Parliament
Agatha A. NiteckaPolish film director and producer
Agatha MoreiraBrazilian actress and model
Agatha JadwiszczokPolish weightlifter and Olympian
Agatha BonarskaPolish biologist and researcher
Agatha OleksiakPolish artistic swimmer and Olympian

Characters Named Agatha

Agatha HarknessMarvel Comics character and mentor to Wanda Maximoff - Scarlet Witch
Agatha RaisinProtagonist of the mystery novels by M.C. Beaton
Agatha TrunchbullCharacter in Roald Dahl's novel "Matilda"
Agatha PrenderghastCharacter in the animated film "ParaNorman"
Agatha ChristieFictionalized version of the famous author appearing in various detective novels
Agatha CackleHeadmistress of the Cackle's Academy in "The Worst Witch" series
Agatha CromwellCharacter in the Disney Channel movie "Halloweentown"
Agatha HeterodyneProtagonist of the webcomic "Girl Genius"
Agatha TimlyCharacter in the novel "The Eyre Affair" by Jasper Fforde
Agatha FrenchCharacter in the movie "The Truth About Cats & Dogs"

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Ari
Avery
Ariyah
Amanda
Alessandra
Arya
Amiyah
Aria
Autumn
Aurora