Meaning & Story
A variant of Imogen, possibly from the Celtic inna meaning maiden or a Shakespearean invention in Cymbeline — a name with a lyrical, literary quality.
Imogene has a vintage theatrical charm that is impossible to resist. Shakespeare gave us Imogen in Cymbeline, and the name has carried that literary magic ever since — slightly old-fashioned, deeply romantic, and unmistakably individual. The -gene ending gives this variant a slightly more American, mid-century feel, evoking beloved comedic actress Imogene Coca. For a dog, it is a wonderful choice for a female with genuine personality and a flair for the dramatic — which is most of them, honestly.