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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Imogen
Irish
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Usage of the Name Imogen
English
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Meaning of the Name Imogen
The name Imogen is of Irish origin. Imogen was the daughter of King Cymbeline in the Shakespeare's play "Cymbeline".
According to some modern editions of Shakespeare's plays, the correct name is in fact Innogen,
and the spelling "Imogen" was an error which arose when the manuscripts were first committed to print.
The name Innogen was derived from the Gaelic word "inghean" meaning "maiden".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Imogen Cunningham (1883 - 1976), an American photographer;
Imogen Stubbs (born 1961), an English actress;
Imogen Bailey (born 1977), an Australian model, actress, and singer;
Imogen Heap (born 1977), an English singer and songwriter.
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