Alister
Alister is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic, from Greek origin, meaning “Defender of the people”.
| Meaning | Defender of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Scottish Gaelic, from Greek |
| Written as | Alasdair |
| Pronunciation | AL-is-ter |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | Scotland, England, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Alister
Alister is a spelling of Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic version of Alexander, which goes back to the Greek for 'defender of men'. It sits alongside Alistair and Alastair as one of several English renderings of the Gaelic name. The spelling is more often seen as a surname than as a first name. Pronunciation is the same as Alistair.
Is Alister a religious name?
Like the other forms of Alexander, it has a background in Christian Scotland but no specific religious meaning.
How popular is Alister?
Less common than the Alistair spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alister mean?
Alister means 'Defender of the people'. It is of Scottish Gaelic, from Greek origin.
Does Alister have a religious meaning?
Like the other forms of Alexander, it has a background in Christian Scotland but no specific religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Alister?
Alister is pronounced AL-is-ter.
Is Alister a boy or girl name?
Alister is usually a boy name.