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BoyPronounced American English /ˈæl.ɪ.stəɹ/; British English /ˈæl.ɪ.stə/English language family

Alastair

Anglicized form of Alasdair.

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Alastair is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈæl.ɪ.stəɹ/; British English /ˈæl.ɪ.stə/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈæl.ɪ.stəɹ/; British English /ˈæl.ɪ.stə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of Alasdair.

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Usage: scottish

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