Find out how popular the first name Agness has been for the last 1 years (from 2014 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Agness by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Agness is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Agness.

The history of the first name Agness

The name Agness is derived from the ancient Greek name Agnē, meaning "pure" or "chaste." It originated as a feminine form of the masculine name Agnos, which was the name of a minor deity in Greek mythology related to purity and innocence. The earliest known use of the name dates back to the 4th century BCE in ancient Greece.

During the early Christian era, the name Agness gained popularity as it was associated with St. Agnes, a young Roman virgin martyr who lived in the 3rd century CE. According to legend, she refused to marry the son of a Roman prefect and was subsequently condemned to death for her unwavering devotion to Christianity. Her feast day is celebrated on January 21st, and she is revered as the patron saint of young girls, virgins, and rape victims.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Agness can be found in the writings of St. Ambrose, a prominent Church Father from the 4th century CE, who wrote about the life and martyrdom of St. Agnes. The name also appears in various early Christian texts and hagiographies (biographies of saints).

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Agness. One of the most famous was Agness Sorel (1422-1450), a French noblewoman and the chief mistress of King Charles VII of France. She played a significant role in the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War and was instrumental in the coronation of the Dauphin as King of France.

Another notable Agness was Agness Repplier (1855-1950), an American essayist and literary critic known for her witty and insightful writings on literature, history, and social issues. Her works, including "Books and Men" and "In Pursuit of Laughter," were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the realm of science, Agness Pockels (1862-1935) was a German physicist and chemist renowned for her contributions to the study of surface tension and the development of the Pockels cell, a device used in electro-optics.

Agness Strickland (1796-1874) was a Canadian author and naturalist who, along with her sister Catharine Parr Traill, wrote extensively about the natural history and settler life in Upper Canada (now Ontario).

Finally, Agness de Mille (1905-1993) was an American dancer, choreographer, and director. She choreographed numerous Broadway productions and Hollywood films, including the famous dream ballet sequence in the movie "Oklahoma!"

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