Inez Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Inez is listed in our database as a girl name of Greek origin. Its recorded meaning is “Variant of Agnes: Poor, pure, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes”.

Inez Name at a Glance

Name Inez
Meaning Variant of Agnes: Poor, pure, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes'.
Origin Greek
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Inez Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Inez means “Variant of Agnes: Poor, pure, or chaste. St. Agnes was a 3rd century Christian martyr whose January 21st feast day is described in Keats' poem 'The Eve of St Agnes”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Inez Name Origin

Our database records Inez under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Inez a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Inez is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Inez

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