Female Name
Ines
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
alpinists
animals
baby animals
chastity
currently out of the US top 1000
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isograms
mountaineers
sheep
Tales characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
82/100
classic120%
formal120%
upper class120%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Ines is a variant of the name Inés, which is of Spanish origin. The name Inés itself is derived from the Greek name Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. Ines is commonly used in Spanish, Portuguese, and other Romance languages, and it has been popular in various cultures due to its association with Saint Agnes, a revered Christian martyr.
Etymology
Original Form:
Agnes
Evolution:
Agnes → Inés → Ines
Source:
The name Agnes originates from the Greek word 'hagnos', meaning 'pure' or 'holy'. It evolved into Inés in Spanish and Portuguese, and later into Ines as a variant.