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Ian or Iain is a male name of Scottish Gaelic origin, which is derived from the Hebrew given name יוֹחָנָן and corresponds to the English name John. The spelling Ian is an Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic forename Iain. This name is a popular name in Scotland, where it originated, as well as in other English-speaking countries.
Ian or Iain is a male name of Scottish Gaelic origin, which is derived from the Hebrew given name יו
A boy name with 1 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Ian is the Scottish Gaelic form of the Hebrew name John, meaning "God is gracious." It became a popular given name in Scotland and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. The name has a strong literary and cultural presence, particularly through figures like Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.
Ian McKellen, Ian Fleming, Ian Somerhalder, Ian Malcolm, Ian Curtis
Iain, Eoin, Ion
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