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| These people are all called Ian. Some of them don't seem very excited about it. |
Scots Gaelic form of John (God is gracious), in use since the 19th century. 65th most popular name for boys in the U.S. in 2003.
Famous Ians: Sir Ian McKellan, Ian Holm, Ian Fleming
Fictional Ians: Ian Malcolm (Jurassic Park), Ian Miller (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Ian Howe (National Treasure)
My Ians: I have a character called Ian. So far, all he does is exist. I think he'll come into the story eventually, possibly as a love interest for Emilie.
Do you know any Ians? Did you pronounce it correctly on the first try?
Source:
Baby Name Wizard
Behind the Name
8 comments:
I pronounce it EEEEan...is that right or not?
I don't know many people called Ian. I'm a little suspicious of people with only 3 letters in their name.
Just visiting from the A-Z Challenge.
How can you pronounce Ian wrong? Did you say Ion?
I used to pronounce it AI-an, but EE-an is the correct way, isn't it? I named one of my characters Ian once; it was for an MG novel that I never finished.
Don't forget Ian McEwan!
Fellow A-Zer: http://libbyheily.blogspot.com/
I went out with a guy named Ian. No real interesting stories about him though. I noticed that most of the photos are of Ian Somerhalder. As it should be since he's the best one.
@Delores: They tell me that's correct.
@Angeline: LOL!
@dirtylittlewhispers: Eye-an.
@Eagle: Yes! That's exactly how I said it! For years.
@Libby: Sure thing! *googles*
@JE: I'm so glad you know who it is, because I took the screen shot & then thought, "Who's that guy?"
I have known a couple of Ians over the years.
I am trying to read all the A to Z blogs, but coming back to the ones I really like.
Looking forward to seeing what you do all month!
Tim
The Other Side
The Freedom of Nonbelief
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