Alastair
Meaning of Alastair
Alastair is a traditional and distinguished name for baby boys. It has English and Scottish Gaelic origins, with slight variations in pronunciation. In English, it is pronounced as AL-uh-stair (/ˈæl.ə.stɛr/), while in Scottish Gaelic, it is pronounced as ah-luh-STEER (/əˈl̪ˠas̪t̪ʲɪrˠ/). The name Alastair has a rich history and carries associations of strength, intelligence, and nobility. It has been consistently popular over the years, with varying rankings in terms of popularity. In recent years in the United States, Alastair has been given to around 50 to 60 newborns annually. Parents who choose this name are giving their son a timeless and sophisticated moniker with deep roots.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as ah-luh-STEER (/əˈl̪ˠas̪t̪ʲɪrˠ/)
English
- Pronunced as AL-uh-stair (/ˈæl.ə.stɛr/)
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Notable People Named Alastair
| Sir Alastair Nathan Cook is a renowned English former cricketer and captain, known for his exceptional performance as an opening batsman in test cricket. |
| Alastair Preston Reynolds is a British science fiction author known for his work in hard science fiction and space opera, with a background in physics and astronomy. |
| Alastair Harvey MacLennan is a Scottish-Australian physician, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, medical researcher, and community health advocate known for his work at the University of Adelaide and as the Head of the Cerebral Palsy Research Group. |
| Alastair James Stewart OBE is a renowned English journalist and newscaster. |
| Alastair McIntyre was a British film editor and sound editor, recognized for his collaboration with director Roman Polanski on six films and his involvement in over 40 film productions during his three-decade career. |
| Hector Alastair Hetherington was a prominent British journalist, newspaper editor, and academic, best known for his influential tenure as the editor of The Guardian for nearly twenty years. |
| Alastair Humphreys is an English adventurer, author, and motivational speaker known for cycling 46,000 miles around the world and popularizing the concept of microadventures. |
| Alastair Crooke CMG is a former British diplomat and founder of the Beirut-based Conflicts Forum, known for advocating engagement between political Islam and the West. |
| Sir Robert Alastair Newton Morton was a prominent industrialist and former Chief Executive of Eurotunnel and Chairman of the Strategic Rail Authority. |
| Alastair Fothergill - Alastair David William Fothergill is a British producer known for his work on nature documentaries such as The Blue Planet and Planet Earth. |
| Alastair Gibson Smith was a prominent New Zealand academic specializing in library and information science, retiring in 2014 after a long tenure at Victoria University of Wellington. |
| Alastair Bray is an Australian professional footballer and goalkeeper for South Melbourne FC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria. |
| Dr. Alastair Carmichael MacWillson is a prominent British cyber security professional, serving as the chair of the Institute of Information Security Professionals and Qufaro, and as a founding director of Cambridge Analytica, while also holding a principal position at the Chertoff Group. |
| Sir Alastair MacTavish Dunnett was a prominent Scottish journalist and newspaper editor, known for his leadership at The Daily Record and The Scotsman, as well as his involvement in Scottish cultural activities and the petroleum industry. |
| Alastair Macaulay is a renowned English writer and dance critic, known for his work at The New York Times and other prominent publications, as well as his contributions to the world of dance through founding the British quarterly Dance Theater Journal and his biography on Margot Fonteyn. |
