Alastair

Male

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

1,430
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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 2372nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Alastair is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less 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 71 times, and liked 1 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 dog names
british

Scottish origin, commonly used in English-speaking countries, especially the UK.

posh dog names
posh

Hailing from Scottish aristocracy, it's synonymous with high society elegance.

military dog names
military

Derived from Alexander, it signifies "defender of the people," a common trait in soldiers.

Dog names like Alastair:

Counselor
Genuine, bold or brave
Refers to the famous scientist, albert einstein
Bear
Counselor
Man, Of The Earth
Alastair dog name meaning

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