Ian is a Scottish masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew name John meaning 'God is gracious'. It became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages.
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Famous People
Ian McKellen (1939-)
Actor
Recipient of seven Laurence Olivier Awards
Two-time Academy Award nominee
Known for roles in X-Men, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series
Ian Fleming (1908-1964)
Author, Journalist
Creator of the James Bond fictional character and series
Served in Naval Intelligence during World War II
Ian Thorpe (1982-)
Swimmer
Five-time Olympic gold medalist
Eleven-time World Champion
Former world record holder in multiple freestyle events
Ian Curtis (1956-1980)
Singer, Songwriter
Lead singer of the post-punk band Joy Division
Ian Somerhalder (1978-)
Actor, Model, Director
Known for his roles in Lost and The Vampire Diaries