Meaning and Origin of the Name Ianto

When having a child, the child’s name is important to one’s identity. The name Ianto is unique, special, and rare.

Ianto is the Welsh form of John.

The meaning of Ianto translates as the “Gift of God” in the Welsh culture.

Popularity

The popularity of Ianto is not all that common in Wales or the rest of the World. Ianto was not in the top 100 baby boys’ names in 2017.

How to pronounce the name Ianto?

The way to pronounce Ianto is I-an-to.

Famous people with the name Ianto

The name and popularity of Ianto are used more in Wales. On the BBC show Torchwood actor Gareth David-Lloyd stars as Ianto Jones – a well mannered bisexual man who became a regular character for three seasons.

Another person that has the name Ianto is Ianto Davies. Evan “Ianto” Davies was an international Welsh rugby player in 1919. He was well known and played until joining the British army in World War I. After the war was over, he returned playing and became famous.

Ianto Evans is well known for his architectural work. He built natural buildings and invented a rocket mass heater where a person can stay warm in an eco-friendly environment. Although the popularity of Ianto is quite known in the Welsh culture, the name is quite unique.

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