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Meaning and origin
Alister is a Scottish boy name. The meaning of the name is `Variant of Alexander - defender of mankind.`.


Where is it used?
The name Alister is mainly used in Scottish.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Alistair (In Scottish)
Alexander (In English, German and in Dutch)


What Alister`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Alister:
   It is unique and you're not mistaken for someone else
   The worst thing about the name:
   Nothing
   If my name wasn`t Alister....:
   It has to be Alister, it is the best name ever
   Extra information:
   No

More `Alister` links
Alister as abbreviation
Actors named Alister
Alister in the encyclopedia