Alistair
Meaning of Alistair
Alistair is a distinguished male name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind." The name is traditionally pronounced as AL-uh-stair (/ˈæləstɛər/) in English. Alistair exudes a classic and sophisticated charm, often associated with nobility and literary elegance. Variations of the name include Alasdair and Alastair, which are equally popular in Scottish culture. In recent years, Alistair has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, ranking at 920th place in 2023 with 249 occurrences. Despite its relatively modest usage, the name has maintained a consistent presence over the decades, reflecting its timeless appeal and enduring legacy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AL-uh-stair (/ˈæləstɛər/)
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Notable People Named Alistair
| Alistair Overeem is a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer, known for holding world titles in both MMA and K-1 kickboxing simultaneously. |
| Alistair Stuart MacLean was a Scottish novelist known for his popular thrillers and adventure stories, with many of his novels adapted into successful films, including The Guns of Navarone and Ice Station Zebra. |
| Alistair Cooke was a British-American writer, journalist, and television personality known for his work in the United States, including hosting PBS Masterpiece Theatre and presenting Letter from America. |
| Alistair Edward Brownlee MBE is an English triathlete who has won two Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the greatest male triathletes of all time. |
| Alistair Charles McGowan is a versatile English entertainer known for his work as an impressionist, comic, actor, singer, and writer, with notable achievements in television, theatre, and literature. |
| Alistair Bruce MacGregor is a Canadian politician and member of the New Democratic Party who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 2015, representing the electoral district of Cowichan—Malahat—Langford and sponsoring three private member bills during the 42nd Canadian Parliament. |
| Alistair Appleton is a British broadcaster, psychotherapist, and meditation teacher. |
| Alistair Petrie is a British actor known for his roles in films such as The Bank Job, Cloud Atlas, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, as well as television series like Utopia, The Night Manager, and Sex Education. |
| Alistair Begg is a Scottish pastor, senior pastor of Cleveland's Parkside Church, and the voice behind the Truth For Life Christian radio preaching and teaching ministry. |
| Alistair Richard Hinton is a Scottish composer and musicologist known for his work on the compositions of Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji and as the curator of the Sorabji Archive. |
| Alistair Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 9th Marquess of Londonderry - Alexander Charles Robert "Alastair" Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 9th Marquess of Londonderry was a British nobleman. |
| Alistair Daniel Brammer is a well-known English actor recognized for his roles in Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. |
| Alistair Cockburn is an American computer scientist and a key figure in the agile software development movement, having co-signed the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. |
| Alistair Pirrie was a well-known British television and radio presenter, producer, and director, recognized for his work in the North East England, particularly on Radio Tees. |
| Alistair Jackson - Alastair "Ali" Jackson is a Northern Irish racing driver known for his achievements in motorsport. |
