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

Alister

Anglicized form of Alasdair.

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Alister 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/

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Anglicized form of Alasdair.

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Usage: scottish

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