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Alastair

AL-uh-stuh

Alastair (name) means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, a variant spelling of Alistair, both derived from Alexander. Example: “Alastair is a common spelling of the name in Scotland and England alike.”

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A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, a variant spelling of Alistair, both derived from Alexander.

"Alastair is a common spelling of the name in Scotland and England alike."

How to use Alastair

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Scottish form of the name Alexander.

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alistair → alexander →

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, itself derived from Alexander.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Rhymes for Alastair

air hair pair fair lair Nair chair stair flair Adair Clair affair

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Alastair” mean?

The word “Alastair” means a male given name from Scottish Gaelic, a variant spelling of Alistair, both derived from Alexander. In plain terms, a Scottish form of the name Alexander.

How do you pronounce “Alastair”?

“Alastair” is pronounced AL-uh-stuh (/ˈæl.ə.stɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Alastair” in a sentence?

Here is “Alastair” used in a sentence: “Alastair is a common spelling of the name in Scotland and England alike.”

What part of speech is “Alastair”?

“Alastair” is a name.

Where does the word “Alastair” come from?

The word “Alastair” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, itself derived from Alexander.

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