Alasdair - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Alasdair \a-las-

, also used as girl's name Alasdair, is pronounced AL-as-dare. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man's defender". Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, often Anglicised as Alistair.

For more information, see also the related name Alastair.

Baby names that sound like Alasdair are Alysdair, Alaisdair and Alisdair. Other similar baby names are Alystair, Allysdair, Alaistair and Alasteir.

Alasdair is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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