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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 notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish form of the name Alexander.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, itself derived from Alexander.
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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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