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Ines

Girl name · 58 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ines: 58 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2008.

Ines is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, which itself derives from the Greek "hagnē," meaning "pure" or "chaste." The name is most famously borne by the legendary Inés de Castro, a 14th-century Galician noblewoman whose tragic love story with King Pedro I of Portugal has been immortalised in art and literature. A more modern bearer is the French actress and filmmaker Inés Sastre, known for her work in both European and Hollywood cinema. While no prominent Scottish places share this exact name, the rosy Ines flower—often linked to purity—echoes its etymological root. A notable variant is Inez, which gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, though Ines remains a graceful choice with a strong Iberian heritage.