Ian

Ian is the Scottish Gaelic form of John, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name has been in common use throughout Scotland for centuries and spread more broadly across the English-speaking world during the twentieth century. Notable bearers include Ian Fleming, the British author who created the fictional spy James James Bond. Closely related forms include Iain, the alternative Scottish Gaelic spelling, as well as the Welsh Ifan and Irish Seán.