ALISTAIR  

Gender: M
Origin: Scottish variation of ALEXANDER
Meaning: "defending warrior"

With many British names invading the Yankee name pool, this sophisticated example could and should be part of the next wave.

Nicknames & Variations:
Alisdair, Alister, Alastair

Alistair is being discussed in our message boards:

• A Duggarlike Game
• What are your favourite Scottish boy's names?
• Trying to find the perfect name..
• Looking for Fresh Ideas!
• In need of name suggestions...

Read Nameberry blog posts about Alistair:

• TWILIGHT BABY NAMES: Beyond Bella & Edward
• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• KISSING COUSIN NAMES: Names that don't look related--but are