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Ian Name Meaning

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Ian Name Meaning

Gender: Male

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: God Is Gracious


1. Meaning of the name "Ian"

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The name Ian is the name of a Scottish boy meaning "God of Mercy". Ian is a Scottish form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It is an English word for Scottish Gaelic Iain, which is also possible writing.

Ian was quite late when invading our shores. It was the seventh most popular name in England in 1975. It’s been on a steady path in the Top 100 ever since the introduction of James Bond, thanks to its jaunty charm.

Today, Ian flies in formation with classic British RAF pilots, such as Derek and Miles and Colin, all of whom are certified US citizens, packing significant punches and pain into the three short letters.

So though it may not be the newest name on the block, it's still a recommended choice. Notable names include actor Ian McKellan and novelist Ian McEwan. Actor Ian Ziering pronounced EYE-an, instead of the traditional EE-an.

 

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