Origin and Meaning of Innocent

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Innocent

Latin

Usage of Innocent

Historical

Meaning of Innocent

The name Innocent comes from the Late Latin name Innocentius meaning "innocent".

Famous bearers

The name was borne by 13 popes, from Innocent I (died 417) to Innocent XIII (1655 - 1724).
Modern bearers include Innocent Vincent (born 1948), an Indian actor; Innocent Asonze (born 1972), a Nigerian sprinter.

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