Alastair is a boy's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Defender of mankind; a strong and noble warrior. (variant of Alasdair).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Ala. Alastair is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 57 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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AL-ah-stair
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Alastair means “Defender of mankind; a strong and noble warrior. (variant of Alasdair).” It is a boy's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin.
Alastair is pronounced AL-ah-stair.
Alastair is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Alastair has a popularity score of 57 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Alastair include Ala.
Middle names that pair well with Alastair include Alastair James, Alastair Alexander, Alastair William, Alastair Thomas.
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