Meaning: Form of Aonghas; proposed one strength root
The story
Innes is documented as an Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Aonghas. That name’s proposed root is one strength; the separate island-based surname explanation should not be assumed for every bearer.
Spellings & variants
- Inness
- Innis
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Innes comes from Scottish Gaelic.
More like Innes
More Scottish & Welsh namesAva for iPhone
Meet more names like Innes in Ava.
Meet one name at a time, with its meaning and origin up front and its story a tap away. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share them with your partner.
Meet Ava