Ianto

Ianto is a Welsh masculine name functioning as a diminutive or pet form of Ifan, itself the Welsh equivalent of John. Ifan derives through Latin Iohannes from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning Yahweh is gracious. The name is deeply rooted in Welsh-speaking communities and gained broader recognition through the character Ianto Jones in the British television series Torchwood. Ifan and Evan are related forms sharing the same ultimate Hebrew origin.