"good, honorable, noble"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Agatha
Pronunciation: [ AG-uhth-uh ]
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The Story of Agatha
Agatha comes from the ancient Greek name Agathe, derived from 'agathos' meaning good, honorable, or noble. It was a common name in ancient Greece and became popular in early Christianity through Saint Agatha of Sicily, a 3rd-century martyr. The name spread throughout Europe via the Catholic Church's veneration of the saint, becoming particularly popular in medieval England and France.
Agatha nearly disappeared from use in the mid-20th century as it was perceived as overly old-fashioned. However, it has experienced a significant revival in the 2010s-2020s as part of the broader trend of reclaiming Victorian and Edwardian-era names. Agatha Christie's enduring popularity keeps the name in the cultural consciousness.
Agatha Christie, the 'Queen of Crime,' is the best-selling novelist of all time (after Shakespeare and the Bible), making Agatha synonymous with mystery and detective fiction. In Poland and Scandinavia, Agatha/Agata remains in active use. Saint Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily, bell-founders, and breast cancer patients.
Historical Record
Agatha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,295 babies have been named Agatha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Agatha is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,621 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Agatha Christie is the world's best-selling mystery writer with over 2 billion books sold
- Saint Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily and is depicted on the Catania city coat of arms
- Agatha was a top-20 name in England in the 1880s before disappearing and is now making a comeback
Agatha in Other Languages
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Agathe
Polish
Agata
Italian
Agata
Russian
Агата
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Ágata
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Agatha Christie
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1890
British crime novelist, the best-selling fiction writer of all time, creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple
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3rd-century Christian martyr from Sicily, patron saint of the island and of breast cancer patients
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,621
- Total SSA Count
- 128
- Cultural Origins
- English French Polish Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agatha
What does the name Agatha mean?
"good, honorable, noble" (from Greek). "virtuous woman" (from Greek 'agathos'). Agatha comes from the ancient Greek name Agathe, derived from 'agathos' meaning good, honorable, or noble. It was a common name in ancient Greece and became popular in early Christianity through Saint Agatha of Sicily, a 3rd-century martyr. The name spread throughout Europe via the Catholic Church's veneration of the saint, becoming particularly popular in medieval England and France.
What is the origin of the name Agatha?
Agatha has Greek, Greek 'agathos', English, French, Polish, and Scandinavian origins. In Greek, it means "good, honorable, noble". In Greek 'agathos', it means "virtuous woman".
Is Agatha a boy or girl name?
Agatha is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Agatha?
Agatha is pronounced AG-uhth-uh.
How popular is the name Agatha?
Agatha is currently ranked #1621 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Agatha?
Common nicknames for Agatha include Aggie, Agga, and Thea.
What are good middle names for Agatha?
Popular middle name pairings include Agatha Rose, Agatha Mary, Agatha Clare, Agatha Louise, Agatha Victoria, Agatha Jane, and Agatha Frances.
What are good sibling names for Agatha?
Names that pair well with Agatha as siblings include Beatrice, Harriet, Josephine, Edmund, Percival, Cecily, and Millicent.
How many syllables does Agatha have?
Agatha has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Agatha a common or rare name?
Agatha is an uncommon name, ranked #1621 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Agatha
Agatha is a girl name with English, French, Polish, and Scandinavian origins . The name means "good, honorable, noble" in Greek .
Agatha is currently ranked #1,621 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Agatha has 3 syllables and is pronounced AG-uhth-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Agatha include Aggie, Agga, and Thea. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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