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Alasdair

AL-uhs-dare

Popularity

#3684

stable

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.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alasdair Gray

    Scottish writer and artist

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Personality Traits

BraveLoyalProtectiveIntelligent

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