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Macalister

muh-CAL-iss-ter

Popularity

#11779

rising

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

96

Peak Year

#11 in 2003

First Recorded

1999

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Macalister is a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Alasdair,' which is the Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' It's a strong, distinguished name.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

DistinguishedProtectiveResilientAdventurous

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