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'''"Ian"''' is the [[Scottish Gaelic]] version of [[John (name)|John]]. It is a very common name in much of the [[English-speaking world]]. In the UK, Ian was the 19th most common male name, taking account of the whole population (over 300,000 Ians in total). However, it has disappeared from the top 100 male baby names. In the United States, however, it is now becoming more popular, currently at number 68 in the baby name charts. Many notable people in many different walks of life have been given it as a first name, the most notable translated version of the name ian is 'Yanis' or 'Ianis' either accepted in Greek or in Spanish
'''"Ian"''' is short for ian murdock backer boy who bakes lots of cakes for the [[Scottish Gaelic]] version of [[John (name)|John]]. It is a very common name in much of the [[English-speaking world]]. In the UK, Ian was the 19th most common male name, taking account of the whole population (over 300,000 Ians in total). However, it has disappeared from the top 100 male baby names. In the United States, however, it is now becoming more popular, currently at number 68 in the baby name charts. Many notable people in many different walks of life have been given it as a first name, the most notable translated version of the name ian is 'Yanis' or 'Ianis' either accepted in Greek or in Spanish


==Notable Ians==
==Notable Ians==

Revision as of 16:39, 4 December 2006

"Ian" is short for ian murdock backer boy who bakes lots of cakes for the Scottish Gaelic version of John. It is a very common name in much of the English-speaking world. In the UK, Ian was the 19th most common male name, taking account of the whole population (over 300,000 Ians in total). However, it has disappeared from the top 100 male baby names. In the United States, however, it is now becoming more popular, currently at number 68 in the baby name charts. Many notable people in many different walks of life have been given it as a first name, the most notable translated version of the name ian is 'Yanis' or 'Ianis' either accepted in Greek or in Spanish

Notable Ians

As a first name (alphabetical by family name)

As a family name

Notable Iains

Fictional characters

  • Ian Beale - from the TV soap opera Eastenders
  • Ian Chesterton - from the TV series Doctor Who
  • Ian Craig - head chef at Grey Gables in the long-running BBC radio serial, The Archers, and boyfriend of Adam.
  • Ian Kelley - from the TV series Being Ian
  • Ian Lewis and Ian Ketterman (together with dozens of other Ians) - characters created by Lee and Herring. The duo used 'Ian' as their de facto comedy name, in such sketches as the Ian News.
  • Ian Malcolm - from Michael Crichton's novel 'Jurassic Park'.
  • Ian Maxtone-Graham - from the TV series Suddenly Susan.
  • Ian Miller - from the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
  • Ian Randall - from the 'Dichotic' episode of Smallville, a character who had the ability to duplicate himself.
  • Ian Raymond - Laura's boyfriend in the film (and novel) High Fidelity.
  • Ian - from Shane Jiraiya Cummings' short story, Ian. Every male character who the protagonist meets is called Ian.
  • Ian - from Sarah Kane's play, Blasted.

See also

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