"Ian" (or "Iain") is the Scots Gaelic version of John. It is a very common name in much of the English-speaking world (though less so in the United States) and many notable people in many different walks of life have been given it as a first name.

Notable Ians (a partial list)

As a first name

*Ian Willoughby Bazalgette, recipient of the Victoria Cross
*Ian Car...(continue reading)