Inez
Meaning of Inez
Originating from the Greek name Agnes, Inez is a beautiful and classic name for baby girls. It is pronounced as ih-NEZ (/ɪˈnɛz/) in English. The name has variations such as Ines and Inesita. In terms of popularity, Inez has been on a steady decline in recent years in the United States, but it still remains a well-loved choice for parents looking for a timeless and elegant name for their daughters. With its rich history and associations with strength and purity, Inez is a wonderful option for those seeking a name with cultural significance.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ih-NEZ (/ɪˈnɛz/)
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Notable People Named Inez
| Inez Beverly Prosser was a pioneering psychologist and educator, known as the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D in psychology, whose work had a significant impact on the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling. |
| Inez McCormack was a prominent Northern Irish trade union leader and human rights activist, known for her advocacy for equality and human rights provisions in the Good Friday Agreement. |
| Inez Moore Tenenbaum is an American lawyer and politician who served as South Carolina Superintendent of Education and chairperson of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission before joining a law firm in 2016, and she is a member of the Democratic Party. |
| Inez Fung is a renowned professor of atmospheric science at the University of California, Berkeley, with joint appointments in the departments of earth and planetary science and environmental science, policy, and management, as well as co-director of the Berkeley Institute of the Environment. |
| Florence Inez Johnson Lewis was an American educator who served as Colorado's State Superintendent of Public Instruction and as president of the National Council of Women in School Administration. |
| Inez Jasper, also known as Inez, is a Canadian musician whose music blends pop, dance, hip hop, and traditional First Nations music. |
| Inez Haynes served as the 10th director of the United States Army Nurse Corps from 1955 to 1959. |
