Alister McAlister Name Origin
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Scottish (Celtic) 60% -
American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Alister
- Last Name: McAlister
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name 'Alister' is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Alasdair', a form of Alexander. 'McAlister' is a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Alistair', indicating Gaelic roots and a patronymic tradition.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Alister each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).