Imogene’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Imogene
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Imogene. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Imogene's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Imogene mean?
Imogene is a variant of Imogen, says Behind the Name. Imogen is the name of the daughter of King Cymbeline in Shakespeare’s play Cymbeline (1609). Behind the Name says Shakespeare based her on a legendary character named Innogen, but the name was printed incorrectly and never emended, and that Innogen is probably from Gaelic inghean, “maiden.” Wikipedia treats Imogene as an alternate spelling of that Shakespearean name.
Imogene nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name lists Imogen as the main English form beside Imogene. Immy and Genie are natural short forms families invent. Imogen is more common in Britain and Australia; Imogene has been the more familiar American spelling.
Some famous Imogenes
Imogene Coca, born Emogeane Coca on November 18, 1908, and died June 2, 2001, was an American comic actress. Wikipedia says she is best known for her work opposite Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows, and that she began in vaudeville as a child acrobat before moving into musical revues, cabaret and eventually television comedy. She starred in several series and stage productions across a long career.
Imogene through the decades
Imogene is a 1920s name in America. US Social Security data has it at 187th in the 1920s, when more than 11,200 American girls were named Imogene. Behind the Name no longer lists a recent US ranking for Imogene. Wikipedia notes that Imogen has been far more popular in Britain and Australia in recent years than either spelling has been in the United States.
Did you know?
Imogen may be a printer’s error that stuck. Behind the Name says Shakespeare likely meant Innogen, from Gaelic for “maiden,” but the misprinted Imogen was never corrected and became a real given name. Imogene is the American cousin of that accidental classic.
Gift ideas for an Imogene
- For a Shakespeare reader. A play-going journal for casts, cues and quotes.
- For a comedy fan. A notebook for sketches, takes and punch lines.
- For a theater kid. A rehearsal diary for scenes and notes.
- For Christmas. A literary holiday journal for Imogene.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Imogene is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Imogene on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Imogene’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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