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Iain

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Names related to Iain: Iain, Ian, Eian
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Origin of the name Ian:

The Scottish form of John (God is gracious).

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Anna Ashton Audie Braison Brandon Brody Camille Christian Cole Connor Deanna Dominic Elinor Elizabeth Glen Liliana Maeve Malcolm Michael Miriam Mitchell Nathaniel Quinten Riley Victoria
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A common variant of Ian, the Scottish Gaelic form of John.

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