INEZ

Feminine

Meaning

Pure or chaste.

Etymology

A Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, derived from Latin 'agnus' (lamb) and associated with the concept of purity. The name entered Iberian languages through Christian tradition and the veneration of Saint Agnes.

About the Name INEZ

Inez is the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Agnes, popular in Iberian and Latin American cultures. The name experienced moderate use in English-speaking countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Notable Bearers

Inez Milholland (activist) Inez Sayler (actress)

Historical People Named INEZ