Innes
Scottish
"from the river island"Innes Origin and Meaning
The name Innes is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "from the river island".
Innis is the name of an island (and Gaelic word for island) which became a Scottish surname and clan name before being used as a first. It hasn't been heard much in the U.S., but could attract more attention with the growing popularity of Latin s-ending boys' names such as Atticus.
Innis is related in sound to Ennis, as in the character name Ennis Del Mar, indelibly played by Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain."
Innis is related in sound to Ennis, as in the character name Ennis Del Mar, indelibly played by Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain."
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Famous People Named Innes
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Innes in Pop Culture
- Innes Maitlandcharacter on BBC's "River City"