IAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Scottish version of JOHN

Popularity in 2008: #80

Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, introduced this name to Americans, who have been warming more and more to its jaunty charm, flying in formation with fellow classic British RAF pilot names, like Derek and Trevor and Colin, all now certified U.S. citizens.

Variations:
Iann, Iaian, Eion, Ean, Ion, Iain, Eon, Eann, Ean, Eann, Eion, Eon, Iaian, Iain, Iann, Ion

Ian is being discussed in our message boards:

• Twin Boy Game
• Giant family? Are you ready for it?
• Drop One/Add One (Boys)
• Now down to 3
• September Name Game

Read Nameberry blog posts about Ian:

• NAMEBERRY MOTHER'S DAY CONTEST WINNERS!
• CAREFUL, KAL-EL; WATCH OUT WHIZDOM!
• WILL PAX CHANGE HIS NAME TO MAX?
• BREAKING THE HUNDRED-YEAR RULE