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I've loved Agnes (English pronunciation) ever since I was little. It never seemed ugly to me until I heard other people saying it was ugly. Now I realize how it could have that ugly-cute sound, like Gretchen and Eugene (both of which I adore). I still really love Agnes, and I'd probably consider using it if it was honoring or something.

I feel a loyalty to it because it was my paternal grandmother's name. And although I was not close to her, and didn't even really like her, I have a strong sense of her as my grandmother, therefore it would not have been unthinkable for me to use it as an honoring middle name.

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I think it less ugly than I used to, but I still think it's ugly, the English pronunciation anyway.

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My grandmother was almost named Bridget.

Love Agnes, one of my favourite old fashioned names

It's beautiful in spite of sounding kind of ugly, if that makes any sense.

I really like Agnes. It's one of my favorite names (top 10). However I live in Sweden where Agnes is more popular among kids, but also pronounced differently. I think it sounds a bit harsh in English.

Yes I think it's quite lovely too. Underrated at the moment, but has the potential to make a comeback.

I love it! My fondness for Inez is even stronger.

I can't like the English pronunciation but I do love the French one