Alastair

/ˈæləstər/ proper noun

A Scottish masculine given name, variant of Alexander. Means 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind.'

Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' meaning 'defender of men,' composed of 'alexein' (to defend) + 'andros' (of men). The name evolved through various Celtic adaptations.

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