Name of the Week

 
A solid Scottish staple with a dignified feel and endearing nickname Ali.

 

Origin:

The Anglicised spelling of Alasdair, the Scottish form of Alexander.

Usage:

Alexander has long been a highly popular name in Scotland, right back to reign of Alexander I of Scotland in the 12th century. The Gaelic Alasdair was soon adopted and used interchangably with Alexander in many sources.  In 2010 the name ranked #413 in England and Wales with 92 births (Alastair = 37, Alasdair = 19, Alister = 14, Alisdair = 5). In Scotland, the name ranked #129 in 2011 with 44 births (Alasdair = 27, Alastair = 15, Alisdair = 4).

Famous Bearers:

* Alastair Sim (1900–1976) was a well known British actor.  * Alastair Winsor, 2nd Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1914 - 1943) was a great-grandson of Queen Vicoria. * Alasdair Grey (b.1934) is a renowned Scottish novelist. * Sir Alistair Horne (b. 1925) is a British historian. * Alistair MacLeod (b.1936) is a Canadian author.  * Alistair McGowan (b. 1964) is a British comedian and impressionist. * Alastair Cook MBE (b.1984) is an internation cricket player for England. * Alistair "Ally" McCoist MBE (b.1962) is a former Scottish football player, manager and TV personality.

Variants:

Alasdair. Alastair, Alisdair, Alister

Pronunciation:

AL-əs-tə (UK) [key]

Possible Diminutives:

Ali, Alic, Ari, Art, Artie, Lars, Listo, Talis

Sibling Names:

Fiona     Isobel     Harriet     Eleanor     Imogen     Maisie     Roderick     Lachlan    Fraser     Gregor     Lawrence      Rafferty

Name Lists:

Cosy Celtic    Vintage Names

 

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