INES  (ee-NEZ)

Gender: F
Origin: Spanish and French variation of AGNES
Meaning: "pure, virginal"

This Spanish and French form of Agnes, the mother of Don Juan in the Byron poem, has a touch of mystery but has also been fully integrated into the American name pool.

International Variations:
Annys, Annis (Greek) Ynes, Ynez, Ynesita, Inesita (Spanish)

Ines is being discussed in our message boards:

• Your New Babies
• French CAF with namebanks...
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• alphabetical elimination
• Haunted House Cuties!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ines:

• EXOTIC LITE: Girls' Edition
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• PRINCESS NAMES