Agnes Horn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Agnes Horn — Greek
152K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Agnes Horn is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Agnes is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Agnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. This was Latinized Hagnes, and passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Agnes in English and other Germanic languages, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. Inès and Inez are modern French and English (international) derivatives of the Iberian variant. The name descends from the Proto-Indo-European *h₁yaǵ-, meaning 'to sacrifice; to worship', from which also the Vedic term yajña originates. The Sanskrit Agni (अग्नि, ’fire’) can perhaps also be seen as related. The surname Horn: Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2. Agnes is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 152K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Agnes reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Agnes

Greek

Agnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. This was Latinized Hagnes, and passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Agnes in English and other Germanic languages, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. Inès and Inez are modern French and English (international) derivatives of the Iberian variant. The name descends from the Proto-Indo-European *h₁yaǵ-, meaning 'to sacrifice; to worship', from which also the Vedic term yajña originates. The Sanskrit Agni (अग्नि, ’fire’) can perhaps also be seen as related.

Surname: Horn

Greek

Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Agnes is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Agnes by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Agnes Horn

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Agnes Horn:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Agnes?
The first name Agnes originates from Greek. Agnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή Hagnḗ, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. This was Latinized Hagnes, and passed to Italian as Agnese, to French as Agnès, to Agnes in English and other Germanic languages, to Portuguese as Inês, and to Spanish as Inés. Inès and Inez are modern French and English (international) derivatives of the Iberian variant. The name descends from the Proto-Indo-European *h₁yaǵ-, meaning 'to sacrifice; to worship', from which also the Vedic term yajña originates. The Sanskrit Agni (अग्नि, ’fire’) can perhaps also be seen as related.
When was Agnes most popular?
The name Agnes reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Horn?
The surname Horn originates from Greek. Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2.
How common is the surname Horn?
The surname Horn is shared by approximately 52K people worldwide.
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