Alasdair
AL-uhs-dare
Popularity
#3684
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
497
Peak Year
#37 in 2021
First Recorded
1989
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Alasdair is a Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'. It is a strong and traditional Scottish name.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Alasdair Gray
Scottish writer and artist
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