[Opinions] Ian
What do you think of Ian? I think it sounds obnoxious and whiny, but I seem to be in a minority. Used to be quintessentially British, but has made big inroads in the US. Still, when I worked in telemarketing, it seemed that every Ian I talked to had a British accent. Do you like it?
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I knew a kid named Ian growing up. He was kind of weird- he wore costumes to class every day and was kind of a suck-up. Very bright kid, though.
As for the name itself...I like it. I've met several Ians, so I don't think of it as an exclusively British name. It's short and simple and I like short and simple names. I'd give it a B+.
As for the name itself...I like it. I've met several Ians, so I don't think of it as an exclusively British name. It's short and simple and I like short and simple names. I'd give it a B+.
For me, Ian is a dad, or even a granddad name. I don't think I know one Ian who is under forty.
I think Ian sounds business like not obnoxious and whiny, pretentious maybe, I couldn't see Ian in a builder's overalls.
I think Ian sounds business like not obnoxious and whiny, pretentious maybe, I couldn't see Ian in a builder's overalls.
I'm with you, what a bad name.
Can't stand it. In whininess and nasality it is equaled only by Ryan. Even Liam isn't as whiny as those two.
It's my uncle's name. It's quite dated here (UK), I couldn't imagine a young Ian.
I don't really like it as it sounds so dated. I know a few people called Ian and they're all about 50 years old. I can't really say whether it feels British because I am British... all the Ian's I have met were British, but so are 99 percent of the people I know!
I know so many guys named Ian. I believe the current number is eight. Most of them are 20-25 years old. It's not my favorite but there's nothing wrong with it. It's just sort of bland.
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I don't mind it, but wouldn't use it myself. It kind of just sounds like a mash of E and N to me, just sounds with no real substance. My parents were considering this name for my brother (they went with David instead,) and there was a little Ian in my class at the day care I work at. Otherwise I haven't met any others.
I really like it, but it's a bit too common for me to use.
I like it very much indeed, but that's the quintessential Brit talking! I see it as energetic and positive - big redhead in kilt striding through heather, that kind of thing. Salmon-fishing. Golf. That said, most of the Ians and Iains I've known haven't been like that at all, but they've all been good.
I love it as it's my boyfriends name but he hates it and hes like in his 30s.
I know a few kids called Ian but it doesnt seem right on a child.
I know a few kids called Ian but it doesnt seem right on a child.