Inez
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Inez
Inez is the Spanish form of Agnes, derived from the Latin "Agnus" meaning "lamb," which in turn comes from the Greek "hagnos" (pure).
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Etymology
Inez is the Spanish form of Agnes, derived from the Latin "Agnus" meaning "lamb," which in turn comes from the Greek "hagnos" (pure). The name's religious significance stems from Saint Agnes, a Christian martyr venerated in early Christianity.
The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures and communities, with historical prominence in Spain and Latin America; it gained additional recognition through figures like Inez Milholland, the American suffragist who marched in the 1913 Women's Suffrage Procession.
Inez currently ranks #1,400 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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