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Alastair

Gender: Masculine
Language: Scottish
Etymology:
Alastair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alsandair, Alexander. Alexander is the English form of Alexandros, a Greek name. Originally it meant “Defender of the People,” from “alexein” (to defend), and “andros” (man).

History:
Alexander was also very popular in the Middle Ages, especially in Scotland (since the 11th century), where several kings bore the name. Alastair is a Gaelic version of that name.
Please see Alexander, or Alistair, for more information.

Pronunciation: al-as-tair.


Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Alastair Hetherington (1919-1999)
British journalist.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Alastair


Popularity of Alastair:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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