Inez

Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês. First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.

Inez

1. A female given name from Spanish.
   • 1796 Translation by Mr Mickle of The Lusiads (1572) by Camoens:, The Scots Magazine, Vol. 58, page 174:

     Before the frowning King fair Inez stands; / Her tears of artless innocence, her air / So mild, so lovely, and her face so fair;

   • 1873, James De Mille, An Open Question, D. Appleton and company, page 79:

     My name, you know, is Inez Elizabeth - Inez Elizabeth Mordaunt." "I think Inez is a perfectly beautiful name," said Sir Gwyn, enthusiastically. "So do I, surely," said Bessie; "it is so entirely. In France they all called me Inez, but dear, darling Iny set the fashion of calling me Bessie; - - - Still, I think Inez is awfully lovely, and it's uncommon and romantic.

2. A small city, the county seat of Martin County, Kentucky, United States.
3. An unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska, United States.
4. A census-designated place in Victoria County, Texas, United States.
5. An unincorporated community in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States.

• nize, zein, zine

From English Inez, from Spanish Inés. First recorded as a given name of Swedes in 1842.

• IPA^(key): /ˈiːnɛs/

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• Rhymes: -¹iːnɛs

Inez c (genitive Inez)

1. a female given name

• Ines