Alastair

//ˈæl.ə.stɚ// name

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  1. 1
    A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.

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"Alastair Campbell was well-respected among spin doctors of his time."

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair (“Alexander”). Doublet of Alexander.

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