Alistair

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Alistair

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Alistair is the Anglicized form of Alasdair, the Scottish form of Alexander, 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.

Please see Alexander for more information.

Pronunciation: al-ess-tair.

Alternates: Alaster, Alastair, Aladair, Allister, Alister, Alistaire.
Irish Gaelic: Alasdair, Alastar, Alesdair, Alsandair.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Alistair Maclean (1922-1987)
Scottish writer.

Miscellaneous:
Alistair Cooke (1908-)
British-American journalist.

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

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