Inés
♀French girl's name
At a glance
| Gender | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Also spelled | Iness, Inez |
Origin and meaning
Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, both from Latin Agnes, from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ). First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.
Where it is mostly given
- Italy
- Malta
- Belgium
- East Frisia
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Estonia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- United States
- Netherlands
Source: Wiktionnaire (CC BY-SA 4.0).