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Name Origin

Agnès is a French feminine given name, derived from the Greek name Agnes. It means 'pure' or 'chaste'.

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Famous People

Agnès Varda (1928-2019)

Film director, screenwriter, photographer, artist

  • Pioneer of the French New Wave movement
  • Known for films like Cléo from 5 to 7, Vagabond, and The Gleaners and I
  • Won an honorary Academy Award in 2017

Agnès Sorel (1422-1450)

Royal mistress

  • Mistress of Charles VII of France
  • Known for her beauty and influence on the French court

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