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Alistor

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How to Pronounce Alistor

Pronounced AL-ih-stur /ˈæl.ɪ.stər/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Alastair/Alister, the Scottish/Gaelic form of Alexander, from the Greek 'defender of men.' Carried honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Alastair: Alistor means 'defender of men' (said 'AL-ih-stur'). Classic and strong.

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Origin MediumScottish, Greek

MeaningA respelling of Alastair/Alister, the Scottish/Gaelic form of Alexander, from the Greek 'defender of men.' Carried honestly.

History & Origin

Alistor is a respelling of Alastair/Alister, the Scottish and Gaelic form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of men.' It keeps the classic's strength in a fresh spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'AL-ih-stur').

It appears only rarely, beside the standard Alistair. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Alistor respells Alastair/Alister — the Scottish form of Alexander, 'defender of men' — a classic, strong name carried honestly (said 'AL-ih-stur').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Alistor — Respelling of Alastair/Alister; Scottish form of Alexander

Variations

AlistairAlisterAlastair

Nicknames

AlStor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alistor mean?

Alistor is a form of Alastair/Alister, the Scottish form of Alexander, 'defender of men.'

How do you pronounce Alistor?

It's said AL-ih-stur /ˈæl.ɪ.stər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alistor a boy or girl name?

Alistor is a boy's name.

How popular is Alistor?

Alistor is rare in the U.S., beside the standard Alistair.