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Do you prefer Maria or Ines?

33 replies

Olivida98 · 11/05/2023 16:32

And any reason why?

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Whereisthesummer · 11/05/2023 16:46

Maria…. It’s my name done me pretty well so far 😂

Luckydip1 · 11/05/2023 16:42

I love Ines.

Pemba · 11/05/2023 16:35

Maria because it sounds beautiful and lyrical. Ines is OK but a little bit harsh.

KirstenBlest · 11/05/2023 16:35

Innes for a boy is lovely too.
Ines will get said as Eye-ns in the UK (as will Innes) by some.

Coronationstation · 11/05/2023 16:34

Maria - I'm also in scotland and whilst I know a spanish female Ines, I know more men called Innes.
It also makes me think of Innis & Gunn beer (and yes, I know the spanish would pronounce it differently)

pictoosh · 11/05/2023 16:34

Neither. Soz.

KirstenBlest · 11/05/2023 16:33

Ines, because it makes me think if IdlF.
Both are nice.

museumum · 11/05/2023 16:33

I love the name Ines on a Spanish woman. But here in Scotland it's very similar sounding the boys name Innes which is pretty popular (and a lovely name). I don't think I'd use it for that reason.