Origin, Meaning, and History Of Ines
Ines is a Latinized variation of the Spanish and Portuguese spellings of the name Inés/Inês/Inez. These names are different forms of the name ‘Agnes,’ which originated from the Greek word hagnē, meaning ‘chaste,’ ‘pure,’ or ‘holy.’
A variation in the meaning can be found in the Latin word ‘agnus,’ meaning ‘lamb.’ In Arabic, the name stands for ‘kindness,’ ‘caress,’ or ‘companion.’
The widespread usage of the name can be attributed to St. Agnes, a fourth-century saint who is also known as one of the ‘virgin martyrs.’ She was a devout follower of Christ and is the quintessence of purity. St. Agnes is also known as the patron saint of young girls. She is frequently represented with a lamb as a symbol of her untainted innocence and virginity, holding a palm branch like other martyrs.
Ines is a popular choice for girls’ names in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French-speaking countries. The French variant of the name is spelled as Inès, whereas the accent in the Spanish spelling is marked opposite; Inés. While the Portuguese spelling of the name, is spelled as Inês. The name is preferred to be spelled as Inez in the US. It should be noted that the pronunciation of the name also varies slightly with each country.
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这个名字开始流行in the US after Hollywood’s power couple Ryan Renolds and Blake Lively named their second childInez. The nameInezwas also mentioned in Taylor Swift’s song ‘Betty,’ which was released in 2020.
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Famous People With The Name Ines
- Sor Juana Inés de la CruzMexican writer, philosopher, and poet, first published feminist of the country
- Inès de La FressangeFrench designer, model, and fashion icon known for walking the Paris Fashion Week runway at 51 years
- Inès Feriel IbbouAlgerian tennis player, considered the youngest to win a senior ITF tournament in tennis history
- Inés AlberdiSpanish socialist, academic, policy advisor, and policy maker on family and women’s issues
- Inés ArrondoRetired Argentine field hockey player, won the Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup in 2002
- Inés García de DuránColombian folklorist, known for her choreography for El Sanjuanero, Colombia’s best-known tunes
Ines On The Popularity Chart
The name Ines has been used since the 1980s. Have a look at the graphs below to understand the direction the name is going in.
Popularity Over Time
In recent years, there has been steady growth in the popularity of the name Ines with 2021 registering the highest number. Check out the graphic below.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name Ines has been steadily going up over the last four decades. The graph below can give you a clear idea of its growth trajectory.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Ines
Ines, a modern and refined name for a baby girl. Below are a few more choices that sound similar.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Ines
If you like what the name Ines stands for and you want to name your baby girl something along those lines, here are a few more options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ines?
The name Ines means one who is gentle and pure.
2. What is the origin of the name Ines?
Ines has a Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Ines?
Ines is pronounced as ih-nis.
