Inez
ee-NEZ
Popularity
#1407
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
69,151
Peak Year
#2,131 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Inez is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes. The name Agnes is derived from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste.'
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Inez van Lamsweerde
Dutch fashion photographer.
Inez Beverly Prosser
One of the first African-American women to earn a Ph.D. in psychology.
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