Alistair
Defender of men
Scottish, Gaelic
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Alistair
“Defender of men”
al-iss-ter
Scottish, Gaelic origin
8 letters
3 syllables
About this name
Alistair is the Scottish Gaelic spelling of Alexander. It is a highly sophisticated, slightly aristocratic, and very dashing name that has grown significantly in international popularity.
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