Details for the forename Alastair

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Alastair (male)


Synonym(s):	Alexander (M)
Pet Name(s):	Ailig (M) Sandy (M)
Derivative(s):	Alastar (S)
Can be spelt:	Alasdair (M) Alaster (M) Alisdair (M) Alistair (M)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP Clan MacLean Website
Notes:	A Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek "defender" or "helper". The Clan MacLean Website gives Ailig as a Gaelic spelling of Alec and Alex, pet names for Alexander. Ailig is possibly therefore a pet name for Alasdair and its spelling variants.