Innes

Scottish
"from the river island"

Innes Origin and Meaning

The name Innes is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "from the river island".

Innis is the name of an island (and Gaelic word for island) which became a Scottish surname and clan name before being used as a first. It hasn't been heard much in the U.S., but could attract more attention with the growing popularity of Latin s-ending boys' names such as Atticus.

Innis is related in sound to Ennis, as in the character name Ennis Del Mar, indelibly played by Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain."

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Famous People Named Innes

  • Innes Ireland
    English military officer and racing driver
  • Innes Lloyd
    Welsh TV producer
  • Innes McCartney
    English nautical archaeologist

Innes in Pop Culture

  • Innes Maitland
    character on BBC's "River City"