Imogen
5 synonyms for Imogen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name popularized by Shakespeare in his play Cymbeline.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Believed to originate from a printing misprint of "Innogen" in early editions of Shakespeare's play, from Scottish Gaelic inghean ("girl, maiden").
Full origin of Imogen →Frequently asked questions
What does “Imogen” mean?
The word “Imogen” means a female given name popularized by Shakespeare in his play Cymbeline.
How do you pronounce “Imogen”?
“Imogen” is pronounced IH-muhd-zhihn (/ˈɪməd͡ʒɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Imogen” in a sentence?
Here is “Imogen” used in a sentence: “Imogen is a character in Shakespeare's Cymbeline.”
What part of speech is “Imogen”?
“Imogen” is a name.
Where does the word “Imogen” come from?
The word “Imogen” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Believed to originate from a printing misprint of "Innogen" in early editions of Shakespeare's play, from Scottish Gaelic inghean ("girl, maiden").
