| Meaning | maiden, girl, daughter |
| Origin | Celtic, English, Gaelic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Im-o-gen |
About Imogen
Picture a name that whispers of literary heroines and timeless sophistication—Imogen delivers exactly that aesthetic. This gem has graced characters in Shakespeare's works and continues to captivate parents with its refined British charm. The three-syllable rhythm creates a pleasing cadence that flows naturally in conversation, while its slightly uncommon status in many regions ensures your daughter won't share her name with multiple classmates. Imogen possesses an intellectual quality without pretension, a femininity without frills. The "Gen" ending provides a contemporary edge to what might otherwise feel purely vintage, creating a perfect bridge between classic and modern sensibilities. Parents who choose Imogen often value names with substance and history, yet appreciate something that hasn't been overused. It photographs beautifully on birth announcements, sounds professional in boardrooms, and suits every age from toddler to grandmother. Consider Imogen if you want a name that combines elegance, strength, and understated beauty—a choice that honors tradition while feeling entirely fresh.
Variations of Name Imogen
| Imogene |
| Innogen |
| Inogen |
| Imojean |
Nicknames for Imogen
| Imo |
| Immy |
| Gen |
| Genny |
Famous People Named Imogen
| Imogen Poots | British actress |
| Imogen Heap | British singer-songwriter and composer |
| Imogen Stubbs | British actress |
| Imogen Bailey | Australian model and actress |
| Imogen Thomas | Welsh model and reality TV star |
| Imogen Annesley | Australian actress and TV presenter |
| Imogen Boorman | British actress |
| Imogen Hassall | British actress |
| Imogen Lloyd Webber | British broadcaster and writer |
| Imogen Gray | British fashion designer |
| Imogen Carpenter | British Paralympic swimmer |
| Imogen Bain | Australian theater and TV actress |
| Imogen China | British singer-songwriter |
| Imogen Millais-Scott | British actress and producer |
| Imogen Kelly | Australian burlesque dancer and performer |
| Imogen Clark | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Imogen Cairns | British artistic gymnast |
| Imogen Holst | British composer and conductor |
| Imogen Robertson | British author |
| Imogen Cooper | British classical pianist |
Characters Named Imogen
| Imogen Herondale | Character in Cassandra Clare's "The Infernal Devices" series |
| Imogen Moreno | Character in the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Imogen Quy | Character in Jill Paton Walsh's mystery novels |
| Imogen O'Neill | Character in the TV show "The Affair" |
| Imogen Burbank | Character in the video game "The Sims 2" |
| Imogen Hollins | Character in the British soap opera "Doctors" |
| Imogen Roche | Character in the novel "Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty |
| Imogen Van Buren | Character in the TV show "All My Children" |
| Imogen Moore | Character in the movie "Sirens" |
| Imogen Randall | Character in the TV show "The Worst Witch" |
| Imogen Clark | Character in the TV show "Offspring" |
| Imogen Rainier | Character in the movie "Insidious - The Last Key" |
| Imogen Rhys | Character in the TV show "Home and Away" |
| Imogen Hollister | Character in the movie "Killer Party" |
| Imogen Weeks | Character in the TV show "The Saddle Club" |