Girl name · Celtic
Imogen
“maiden”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Imogen.
Explore Imogen further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Imogen — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Imogen is Celtic — likely from innogen, "maiden, daughter" — and technically a typo: Shakespeare's printers misread Innogen in Cymbeline, and the misprint outlived the original by four centuries.
A British top-40 staple that America has barely touched — the single clearest import opportunity in the vintage catalog.
Three syllables (IM-oh-jen) with Immy as the key. It pairs well with short middles (Imogen Mae, Imogen Ruth). On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with Dark Academia provenance — the most successful typographical error in naming history.
More Celtic names
Imogen sits in our Celtic set — these share its roots.
All Celtic names →Imogen — common questions
Is Imogen a boy or girl name?
Imogen is traditionally a girl name of Celtic origin.
What does the name Imogen mean?
Imogen means “maiden” of Celtic origin. Imogen is Celtic — likely from innogen, "maiden, daughter" — and technically a typo: Shakespeare's printers misread Innogen in Cymbeline, and the misprint outlived the original by four centuries.
Where does the name Imogen come from?
Imogen is Celtic in origin. A British top-40 staple that America has barely touched — the single clearest import opportunity in the vintage catalog.
What are common nicknames for Imogen?
Immy, Imo, Mo, and Gen — the short-forms parents most often use for Imogen.
How popular is Imogen?
Imogen did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Imogen you might want for the nursery.