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Alastair
AL-uh-stuh
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish form of the name Alexander.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, itself derived from Alexander.