Alastair

Meaning defender of mankind
Origin Gaelic, Greek, Scottish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification A-las-tair

About Alastair

This distinguished name commands attention through sheer elegance and historical resonance. Alastair brings gravitas and refinement, suggesting aristocratic heritage and cultural sophistication without requiring actual nobility in the family tree. The name's strong consonants and flowing vowels create a powerful yet graceful sound that lingers memorably after introduction. It's a choice for parents who appreciate classic literature, British heritage, or simply desire something with more substance than today's trending options. Alastair works particularly well for families with Scottish connections or those drawn to Celtic traditions, though it transcends any single cultural context. The name offers nickname flexibility with options like Al, Ally, or even the more casual Alistair spelling variation, though the 'Alastair' form carries additional distinction. Boys bearing this name often develop strong character and leadership qualities, perhaps influenced by the confidence their distinguished name projects. It's timeless rather than trendy, ensuring your son won't be grouped with dozens of identically-named peers or suffer from a name that dates him to a specific generation. Alastair represents a bold, cultured choice that honors tradition while remaining completely wearable in contemporary society.

Nicknames for Alastair

Al
Ali
Stair
Ally
Alastair

Famous People Named Alastair

Alastair CookFormer English cricketer
Alastair SimScottish actor
Alastair ReynoldsBritish science fiction author
Alastair StewartBritish journalist and newsreader
Alastair MacKenzieScottish actor
Alastair CampbellBritish journalist and political aide
Alastair ForsythScottish golfer
Alastair HignellEnglish rugby player and broadcaster
Alastair MackenzieScottish actor
Alastair JohnstonCanadian businessman
Alastair Philip WiperBritish photographer
Alastair BruceBritish historian and broadcaster
Alastair RossNorthern Irish politician
Alastair SeeleyNorthern Irish motorcycle racer
Alastair KellockScottish rugby player
Alastair LittleBritish chef
Alastair MilesEnglish bass-baritone opera singer
Alastair GreeneAmerican blues guitarist
Alastair ClarksonAustralian rules football coach

Characters Named Alastair

Alastair MoodyMad-Eye Moody - "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
Alastair "Demon" Summers"Supernatural" TV series
Alastair Thorne"Game of Thrones" TV series
Alastair Burke"Shadowhunters" book series by Cassandra Clare
Alastair Kingsnorth"Poldark" TV series
Alastair DennistonCharacter in the movie "The Imitation Game"
Alastair PeckCharacter in the TV series "Friends"
Alastair D'Ampton"Doctor Who" audio drama character
Alastair KreiCharacter in the movie "Big Hero 6"
Alastair "Fitz" Fitzhugh"A Series of Unfortunate Events" book series by Lemony Snicket
Alastair Carstairs"The Dark Artifices" book series by Cassandra Clare
Alastair CoomerCharacter in the "Veronica Mars" TV series
Alastair Galloway"Heartland" book series by Lauren Brooke
Alastair J. H. ClemensCharacter in the TV series "The West Wing"
Alastair Shaw"Deception Point" novel by Dan Brown
Alastair Kreimov"Young Sherlock Holmes" book series by Andrew Lane
Alastair MeakinCharacter in the "Noughts & Crosses" book series by Malorie Blackman
Alastair SampsonCharacter in the video game "LA Noire"
Alastair FinlayCharacter in the TV series "Hollyoaks"
Alastair DansonCharacter in the "Darkness Rising" book series by Kelley Armstrong

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