ENNIS

The Meaning Of The Name ENNIS
Meaning:	Island, One Choice
Gender:	Unisex (Traditionally Male)
Origin:	Irish
Root:	From the Irish Inis, meaning “island”, and is also associated with the town of Ennis in County Clare, Ireland. In some interpretations, it may also be linked to a variation of the name Eneas or Enos, meaning “one choice” or “mankind”.
Syllables:	2

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Zelo

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5 months ago

Pronunciation: The name Ennis is commonly pronounced as “EN-iss”.
Popularity: Rare. Most common in Ireland and among Irish diaspora.
Associated Color: Green

Historical Figures:

Ennis del Mar (Fictional character based on historical American Western culture) – Though fictional, the character Ennis del Mar in Brokeback Mountain is often associated with real historical themes and social contexts in American history.

Famous People:

Ennis Cosby (born 1969–1997) – The son of actor Bill Cosby, remembered tragically due to his untimely death and his advocacy for education for those with learning disabilities.
Ennis Esmer (born 1978) – A Turkish-Canadian actor, comedian, voice actor, writer, producer and presenter.

Fictional Characters:

Ennis del Mar – A central character in the film and short story Brokeback Mountain, portrayed by Heath Ledger.

Nicknames and Diminutives: En, Niss
Variations and Alternates: Innis, Ines, Enos, Enes

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Zelo

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5 months ago

Such a great name. For parents who enjoy racquet sports, consider this for a middle name with a first name that starts with T 🙂

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The Meaning Of The Name ENNIS

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