Agathe
Fact sheet
- Name
- Agathe
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Agathe is a female first name that is used in Germany as a variant of the Greek name Agatha. Translated, the name roughly means 'the Good'.
What does the name Agathe mean?
The name Agathe represents a German form of the Greek Agatha. Its meaning in German is 'the Good'. The roots of the name trace back to Ancient Greek, derived from the word agathós (ἀγαθός), which means 'good'. Agatha has been used as a first name in Germany since the 11th century. A prominent figure is Agathe from the opera 'Der Freischütz' by Carl Maria von Weber. Other variants include Agate, Agata (Italian), Agda (Danish and Swedish), Agascha (Russian), Agota (Hungarian and Lithuanian), Agueda (Spanish and Portuguese), and Adega. The masculine forms Aghato and Agathon are also common.
Where does the name Agathe come from?
The name Agathe has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Good'.
How do you pronounce Agathe?
The pronunciation of Agathe is three syllables and soft. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-ga-the' [aˈɡaːtə] or [aːˈɡaːtə], with the emphasis often on the second syllable. The long A in the middle gives the name a certain breadth. The gentle ending '-the' provides a harmonious finish, giving Agathe a calm, classic, and timeless sound.
When is the name day of Agathe?
The name day for Agathe is celebrated on February 5.
Popularity
In Germany, Agathe is a relatively rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th in the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2009 with 1,234th place. In the last ten years, Agathe has been used as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,034th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,613th.
Nicknames & pet names
Aga / Aggi / Agi / Gaggal / Gathe / Gatherl / Gathi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Agatha Christie (crime author)
- Agathe Backer Grondahl (Norwegian composer)
- Agathe Backer-Grondahl (Norwegian pianist)
- Agathe Bauer (star in the eponymous song)
- Agathe Bonitzer (French actress)
- Agathe Bunz (German photographer and painter)
- Agathe de la Boulaye (French actress)
- Agathe de la Fontaine (French actress)
- Agathe Israel (writer from Germany)
- Agathe Lindner-Welk (writer from Germany)
- Agathe Max (French musician)
- Agathe Nalli-Rutenberg (German writer)
- Agathe Poschmann (German theater actress)
- Agathe Snow (American artist)
- Agathe Turgis (fencer from France)
- Agathe von Trapp (singer from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Agathe
What is the origin of the name Agathe?
The name Agathe has its roots in Ancient Greek and is derived from the word agathós, which means 'good'.
What does the name Agathe mean?
The meaning of the name Agathe is 'the Good'.
How popular is the name Agathe?
Agathe has been common in Germany since the 11th century and still enjoys a certain popularity today.