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Name Origin

Alister is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is a variant of the name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

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Famous People

Alister McGrath (1953-)

Theologian and Scientist

  • Author of numerous books on science and religion
  • Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford
  • Fellow of St. John's College, Oxford

Alister Hardy (1896-1985)

Marine biologist

  • Pioneer in the study of marine plankton
  • Founded the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
  • Author of influential works on marine biology and evolution