Ian, first / middle name help

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Ian is a family name which I would like to use if DC3 is a boy. Problem is we have a difficult to pronounce italian surname which starts with Chi (pronounced Key). My first 2DCs have 3 syllable first names which flow well with the surname but I think Ian would require to be followed by a middle name (or used as a middle). Any help / ideas appreciacted.

Use it as a middle name.

Sorry, I don't think it is nice enough to use as a first.

Either middle name or - since Ian is an English version of Iain, which is Gaelic for John - what about John or even Giovanni ??

Thanks Flora that is a good suggestion.

ships and best wishes

What about a name that has Ian in it - like:

Julian
Caspian
Adrian
Fabian
Sebastian
Maximilian
Damian
Dorian

Giovanni is a great solution too!

I considered Ian too & started this thread last year. As you can see, it isn't well-liked. I didn't go for it in the end!

That Ian thread is hilarious!

Why did people get their comments deleted?!

My brother is Ian Edward

I'd like to see Ian used again, it is a bit dated but I think it's a good name.

Ian Beale
Ian Huntley
Ian Brady
Ian Watkins

Diryan your thread did make me laugh

Oh I like Ian