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Alistair

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | Â© A Dictionary of First Names 2006, originally published by Oxford University Press 2006. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Alistair ♂ Altered spelling of Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. Alexander has long been a popular name in Scotland, having been borne by three medieval kings of the country. Alistair is now widely used in the English-speaking world, often by those without Scottish connections.

Variants: Alisdair, Alastair, Alister, Al(l)aster, Alistar.
Pet form: Aly.

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