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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Island

Parents who have been sailing the seven seas in search of the perfect baby name will love the refuge that the name Inness offers. This gender-neutral moniker has Scottish and Gaelic origins, deriving from the name Innes and the word inis. This name has been seen all over the world, as both a surname and a given name. The most famous bearer of the name is George Inness, who is said to be the “father of American landscape painting.” Meaning “island,” this name is sure to connect baby to the world around them and teach them to be dependent on themselves. But, baby Inness can always count on you—after all, no man is an island!