Alistair
Alistair is a boys' name of Scottish origin meaning “defender of men.” A Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, derived through the Anglicization of Alasdair.
how do you pronounce Alistair?
AL-ih-stair
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what does Alistair mean?
The name Alistair means “defender of men.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
A Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, derived through the Anglicization of Alasdair. The name has a distinctly Scottish literary and aristocratic character and is associated with a certain old-world intellectual charm.
who are famous people named Alistair?
- Alistair Cooke (journalist and broadcaster)
- Alistair MacLean (novelist)
- Alistair Darling (British politician)
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