Ennis
EN-iss
Popularity
#5970
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
3,516
Peak Year
#70 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ennis is an Irish surname and given name derived from the Gaelic word 'inis', meaning "island" or "river meadow."
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Ennis Esmer
Canadian actor known for 'Blindspot' and 'Private Eyes'
Ennis Cosby
Son of Bill Cosby, tragically murdered in 1997
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