Ian

Ian is the Scottish Gaelic form of John, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. It entered widespread use as an anglicized spelling that preserves the Gaelic pronunciation, and gained broader popularity across the English-speaking world during the twentieth century. Notable bearers include Ian Fleming, the British author best known for creating the fictional spy James Bond. Closely related forms include Iain, the alternative Gaelic spelling, as well as Eoin, Seán, and the Latin-rooted Johannes.