Agnes

Agnes derives from the Greek name Hagnē, rooted in the adjective hagnos, meaning pure or chaste. The name was borne by Saint Agnes of Rome, a third-century martyr who became one of the most venerated saints in early Christianity, helping to spread the name widely across medieval Europe. Its Latin form Agnes was adopted throughout the Western Church, and the name remains common in many languages today. Related forms include Ines and Inés in Spanish and Portuguese, Agnès in French, and Agnese in Italian.