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Name Origin

Alasdair is a Scottish Gaelic given name, a variant of Alexander. It means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men'.

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Famous People

Alasdair Gray (1936-2019)

Writer, Artist

  • Scottish literary icon
  • Known for novels like 'Lanark'
  • Acclaimed visual artist

Alasdair MacIntyre (1929-)

Philosopher

  • Influential moral philosopher
  • Known for works on virtue ethics and tradition

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