Ennis

Boy

Origin: Irish

Meaning

“island or water meadow”

Cultural Notes

Ennis is an Anglicization of the Irish Inis meaning island; it is also a town in County Clare Ireland; the name gained some cultural attention through the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Ennis

  • Ennis del Mar (fictional, Brokeback Mountain)

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