The name Iona comes from Iona, an island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Its Gaelic name is Ì Chaluim Cille (Saint Columba's Island).
In 563 Saint Columba, also known as Colm Cille, chose to leave his native Ireland and founded a monastery there.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Iona Brown (1941 - 2004), an English violinist and conductor;
Iona Marie Morris (born 1957), an American voice actress.
