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Significado del nombreAlistair

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Significado
The beloved Scottish form of Alexander, meaning defender of men.
Origen
Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciación
AL-iss-ter

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Sobre el nombre Alistair

Alistair is the anglicized spelling of Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic derivative of the Greek name Alexandros. It combines 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man), historically translating to 'defender of men'.

Contexto cultural

The name is a quintessential Scottish classic that remains popular throughout the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations. It is traditionally used as a masculine given name and carries an image of refined strength.

Variantes y diminutivos

  • Alasdair
  • Alastair
  • Allister
  • Alisdair
  • Ally
  • Al

Personas famosas llamadas Alistair

  • Alistair Cooke1908–2004

    British-American journalist and broadcaster known for 'Letter from America'.

  • Alistair MacLean1922–1987

    Best-selling Scottish novelist of thrillers and adventure stories.

  • Alistair Overeem1999–present

    Professional heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer.

  • Alastair Campbell1990s–present

    British strategist and spokesman who served as Director of Communications for Tony Blair.

  • Alistair Brownlee2000s–present

    British triathlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

  • Alistair Theirin2009–present

    Major companion and potential king in the Dragon Age video game series.

Preguntas frecuentes

What does Alistair mean?
Alistair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'.
How do you pronounce Alistair?
It is typically pronounced 'AL-iss-ter', with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Is Alistair a boy or girl name?
Alistair is traditionally a masculine given name.
What is the most common spelling of Alistair?
While 'Alistair' is common, 'Alastair' and the original Gaelic 'Alasdair' are also widely used in Scotland.

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