Agnese
ah-NYEH-seh
Agnese is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “Italian and Latvian form of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1919.
What Agnese Means
“Italian and Latvian form of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'chaste'.”
The Story of Agnese
From Italy and Latvia, a name echoes with the sound of pure innocence, a lineage stretching back to ancient Greece.
Agnese is the Italian and Latvian form of Agnes, deeply rooted in the Greek 'hagnos,' meaning pure or chaste. This name has a history of use in various European cultures, appearing in records from the early 20th century.
You imagine your daughter, Agnese, as someone with a gentle and pure heart. This name suggests an innocent spirit, a kind soul whose quiet strength and kindness will be a guiding light for her.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1919
Total Births
16
First Recorded
1916
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