Imogene

Meaning maiden, girl
Origin Celtic, English
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 3
Syllabification I-mo-gene

About Imogene

Romance and whimsy intertwine beautifully in Imogene, a name that feels like it belongs in both storybooks and modern life. The three-syllable structure provides elegant flow while the unique spelling adds character and distinction. This choice appeals to parents who appreciate names with personality and flair without being overly theatrical. Imogene offers wonderful nickname flexibility—Genie, Immy, or Momo—allowing your daughter to choose how she presents herself at different life stages. The name has that rare quality of sounding both vintage and fresh simultaneously, never feeling trapped in one particular era. It works beautifully in creative fields while maintaining enough gravitas for professional environments. Imogene suggests someone imaginative, kind-hearted, and delightfully individual.

Variations of Name Imogene

Imogen
Imojean
Imegene
Imojene
Isabella
Ivy
Irene
Iris

Nicknames for Imogene

Imo
Gen
Genie
Mogi
Imogene

Famous People Named Imogene

Imogene CocaAmerican actress
Imogene Fernandez de CocaFilipino-American actress
Imogene HerdmanBritish actress
Imogene Powers JohnsonAmerican heiress and philanthropist
Imogene Robinson MorrellAmerican lawyer and suffragist
Imogene WolcottAmerican painter
Imogene LynnAmerican singer
Imogene PassAmerican politician
Imogene WolodarskyAmerican actress
Imogene RemusAmerican bootlegger

Characters Named Imogene

Imogene Duckworthyfrom the Dixie Hemingway mystery series by Blaize Clement
Imogene "Idgie" Threadgoodefrom "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg
Imogene Harperfrom the "Imogene" series by Candice F. Ransom
Imogene Ketteringfrom the "Reign" TV series
Imogene Herdmanfrom the "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" TV movie
Imogene Wolcottfrom the "Winter People" novel by Jennifer McMahon
Imogene Williamsfrom the "Waking Up in Dixie" novel by Haywood Smith

Other Popular Names Beginning with I

India
Imani
Ileana
Izel
Irina
Irelyn
Indy
Ira
Iyanna
Isra

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