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Alasdair Meaning

    

What does Alasdair mean?

The name Alasdair is of Gaelic and Scottish origin.

The meaning of Alasdair is "defender of mankind".

Alasdair is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 8 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced A-las-dair.

The Given Name Alasdair

The Gaelic form of Alexander, it is often anglicized as Alistair.

Alasdair is a form of Alexander. See Alexander for further details.

Alasdair is quite a bold name and a welcome find.

This great little boy name has a natural a positive vibe.

Alternate names include Alysdair, Alysdare.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Alasdair Evans.

Alasdair Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 4,341 in baby name popularity for boys with 23 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 4,588 in baby name popularity for boys with 21 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

Want to see how Alasdair sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Alasdair Name Popularity Page.

Alasdair Related Names

Alasdair is a form of Alexander.

Variants of the name Alasdair include Alysdair, Alysdare.

Famous Alasdairs

  • Alasdair Evans ~ Cricket Player

Alasdair Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Alasdair.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Alasdair Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Alasdair in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Alasdair.

Just for fun, see the name Alasdair in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Alasdair in Nautical Flags page.