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Name Origin

Alistair is a Scottish masculine given name meaning 'defender of mankind'. It originates from the Gaelic elements 'ails' (meaning 'defender') and 'tear' (meaning 'mankind').

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Famous People

Alistair Darling (1953-)

Politician

  • Chancellor of the Exchequer (2007-2010)
  • Secretary of State for Transport (1997-1999)

Alistair MacLean (1922-1987)

Novelist

  • Author of bestselling adventure novels like 'The Guns of Navarone' and 'Where Eagles Dare'

Alistair Crowley (1875-1947)

Occultist, Writer, Poet

  • Founder of Thelema, a new religious movement

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