| Meaning | defender of mankind |
| Origin | Gaelic, Greek, Scottish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-lis-ter |
About Alister
Sophisticated and slightly aristocratic, carrying an air of refinement that suggests good education and cultured upbringing. The name flows elegantly from the tongue, with its three syllables creating a pleasing rhythm that feels both substantial and graceful. Alister works particularly well for families appreciating Scottish heritage or simply drawn to Celtic-influenced naming traditions. It suggests intelligence and capability, someone who approaches problems methodically and communicates with precision. The name has a literary quality, sounding like it belongs to characters in classic novels or respected academic publications. Parents selecting Alister often value education and want a name that will serve their son well in professional contexts while still feeling personal and distinctive. It offers several nickname options for casual settings while maintaining dignity in formal situations. The relatively uncommon status means most Alisters won't encounter others sharing their name frequently, providing individuality without obscurity.
Variations of Name Alister
| Alistair |
| Alasdair |
| Alastair |
| Allexander |
| Aleksander |
Nicknames for Alister
| Al |
| Aly |
| Ali |
| Allie |
Famous People Named Alister
| Alister McGrath | British theologian and apologist |
| Alister Scott | Australian cricketer |
| Alister Spence | Australian jazz pianist |
| Alister Taylor | New Zealand publisher and poet |
| Alister Williamson | British actor |
| Alister Kershaw | Australian scientist and researcher |
| Alister McIntyre | Barbadian diplomat and environmentalist |
| Alister Nicholson | Australian journalist |
| Alister Walker | Botswana squash player |
| Alister Hodge | Australian rules footballer |
| Alister McDonald | Canadian politician |
| Alister McRae | British rally driver |
| Alister E. McGrath | American professor and writer |
| Alister Sutherland | Australian rower |
| Alister M. Walker | British chemist |
| Alister G. Browne | Canadian businessman |
| Alister W. Inglis | Australian surgeon |
| Alister Paterson | Scottish rugby player |
| Alister Ferguson | British composer |
| Alister Gordon | Australian judge |
Characters Named Alister
| Alister Moody | Character in the Harry Potter series |
| Alister Azimuth | Character in the Ratchet & Clank video game series |
| Alister Reine-Athto | Character in the anime "Pandora Hearts" |
| Alister Loomis | Character in the film "Final Destination 3" |
| Alister the Magic Rabbit | Character in the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" anime series |
| Alister Agrew | Character in the TV series "The Queen's Nose" |
| Alister Coakley | Character in the TV series "Wycliffe" |
| Alister Starkey | Character in the TV series "Utopia" |
| Alister McGrath | Character in the TV series "Coronation Street" |
| Alister Brambles | Character in the book "The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place" |
| Alister Fletcher | Character in the TV series "The Bill" |
| Alister Whelan | Character in the film "The Young Messiah" |
| Alister Sanford | Character in the book "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" |
| Alister Caine | Character in the game "Warmachine" |
| Alister Gordon | Character in the TV series "K9" |
| Alister Redgrave | Character in the TV series "Tribal" |
| Alister Dippner | Character in the film "Disconnected" |
| Alister Krei | Character in the film "Big Hero 6" |
| Alister Becket | Character in the TV series "Survivors" |