Alastair
Meaning
Defender Of The People
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/əˈlæs.tər/
Traits associated with the name Alastair:
Dogs named Alastair tend to be loving, affectionate, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Alastair?
Naming your dog Alastair suggests that you have a fondness for traditional, classic names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of style and appreciate the finer things in life.
Is Alastair a good dog name?
Alastair has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Alastair isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Alastair is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Alastair was, in the past month, the 2846th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Alastair is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Alastair was viewed 45 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Alastair's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Alastair is most adored in Wyoming, Arizona and Idaho.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in California, Georgia and Kansas.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alastair.
Alastair is found in these categories:
british
Scottish origin, commonly used in English-speaking countries, especially the UK.
posh
Hailing from Scottish aristocracy, it's synonymous with high society elegance.
military
Derived from Alexander, it signifies "defender of the people," a common trait in soldiers.
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