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Alistair

“defender”

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Meaning of Alistair

Alistair is a boy name of Scottish origin, popular among Scottish families. It means “defender of mankind”.

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Popularity
55/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
45/100
Pronunciation
76/100

🎨 Nicknames for Alistair

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Ali Alis Aliy Alistai Alista

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📋 Key Info

Meaningdefender
OriginScottish
GenderBoy Name
Popularity55/100

📈 Name Statistics

Short Meaningdefender
First Name LetterA
Total Letters8
Syllables3
Gender Group👶 Boy
Heritage OriginScottish
Dialect BaseScottish
Registry Popularity55/100

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