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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Island
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- IN-iss
Innes is a Scottish name for a boy, pronounced IN-iss, and it means "island." It has a worldly, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, which suits parents who want something rooted in the natural world without being a common pick.
Meaning & Origin of Innes
Meaning: Island.
Origin: Scottish.
How to Pronounce Innes
IN-issIPA /ˈɪnɪs/
Popularity of Innes
Innes does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Innes
These names share Innes’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Innes mean?
Island.
How do you pronounce Innes?
Innes is pronounced IN-iss (IPA: /ˈɪnɪs/).
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