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Alasdair
Pronunciation [ˈal̪ˠəs̪t̪ɪɾʲ]
GenderMale
Language(s) Scottish Gaelic
Origin
MeaningScottish Gaelic form of Alexander, meaning "defender of man"
Other names
See also Alexander, Alistair, Alastair, Alaster, Alister, Alisdair

Alasdair (pronounced [ˈal̪ˠəs̪t̪ɪɾʲ]) is a Scottish Gaelic given name. The name is a Gaelic form of Alexander which has long been a popular name in Scotland. The personal name Alasdair is often Anglicised as Alistair, Alastair, and Alaster. [1]

People named Alasdair

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References

  1. ^ A Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN  0-19-280050-7