The name Alastor is a boy's name meaning "avenger".

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Alastor is linked to several characters in Greek mythology. It is an epithet of Zeus, a prince of Pylos, and a fighter in the Trojan War. Alastor's less savory associations include a horse of Hades and a Christian demon. In the <em>Harry Potter</em> universe, it's the first name of Professor "Mad Eye" Moody.
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Despite similar looks, Alastor is unrelated to the Scottish name Alistair. 

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The name Alastor peaked for boys at #1900 in 2024. The name is most popular in ALASTOR, ALASTOR, and ALASTOR.

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