Alistair
What does the name Alistair mean?
The different meanings of the name Alistair are:- Greek meaning: Defending men
- Celtic - Gaelic meaning: Defending men
Form of: Alasdair
Considering Alistair as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Alistair for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Alistair is a boy name.
The name Alistair is of Celtic - Gaelic , Greek origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Alistair we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Alistair Name Meaning
The meaning of Alistair has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Alistair are:
- Greek meaning: Defending men
- Celtic - Gaelic meaning: Defending men
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Name Alistair Categories
The name Alistair is in the following categories: British Names, Celtic Names, English Names, Scottish Names, Twilight Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Alistair. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Alistair, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Popularity of the Name Alistair
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Alistair displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Alistair Boy Name Popularity Chart
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