Gender of Alastair.
Alastair is a name usually given to boys.
Although Alastair is male, why is it sometimes used for girls? Often a name is taken from a neutral concept with no implied gender. Sometimes the name can be derived from two different sources, one male and one female. Names sometimes change gender over time!
Meanings of the name Alastair.
The following meaning is associated with the name Alastair:
- Protector of mankind
Origins of Alastair.
One origin of Alastair is English.
Names related to Alastair.
Names with the same meaning as Alastair are: Alex, Alexa, Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis, Lexi, Lexiss and Saskia.
Lucky numbers for Alastair.
The numerological number for the name Alastair is 7.
Some two digit lucky numbers for Alastair are: 16 25 34 43 52 61 70 79 88 97.
What does this mean? If you believe in numbers having mystical powers, it could be something very important. You could look for a spouse with the same numerological number and choose your house or the date of an important even based on it. For most of us it is just a bit of fun. See if you have the same numerological number as any special person in your life.
How do you work out your numerological number? You use a special alphabet which gives a value to each of letters and then add the values of the letters in your name. You can see excactly how we calculated seven as the lucky number for Alastair here: Calculating lucky numbers for Alastair.
Writers
There are seventeen Writers called Alastair.
Here are the first ten. See Writers who have the name Alastair for the full list.
- Alastair Reynolds
Alastair Reynolds is a Writer... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Reynolds)
- Alastair Burnet
Alastair Burnet is a Writer... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Burnet)
- Alastair Stewart
Alastair Stewart is a Writer... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Stewart)
- Alastair Fitter
Alastair Hugh Fitter CBE FRS is a British ecologist at the University of York. He was educated at Oxford and at Liverpool, and came to the Department of Biology in York in 1972.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Fitter)
- Alastair McIntosh
Alastair McIntosh (born 1955) is a Scottish writer, academic and activist, his most well known work is Soil and Soul: People Versus Corporate Power (Aurum Press, 2001). In 2006 he published his collected poetry, Love and Revolution (Luath Press).... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair McIntosh)
- Alastair Yates
Alastair Yates is a British journalist with the BBC, working on the overnight shift on BBC World News and BBC News.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Yates)
- Alastair Reid
Alastair Reid (born 1926) is a poet and a scholar of South American literature from Galloway in Scotland. He is known for his lighthearted style of poems and for his translations of South American poets Jorge Luis Borges and Pablo Neruda.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Reid)
- Alastair Sweeny
Alastair Sweeny (born August 15, 1946) is a Canadian publisher, historian, and author.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Sweeny)
- Alastair Hignell
Alastair James Hignell CBE (born 4 September 1955 in Cambridge) is a former English rugby union international and cricketer.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Hignell)
- Alastair Hetherington
Alastair Hetherington is a Writer... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Hetherington)
Journalists
There are eight Journalists called Alastair.
- Alastair Burnet
Alastair Burnet is a Journalist... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Burnet)
- Alastair Stewart
Alastair Stewart is a Journalist... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Stewart)
- Alastair Yates
Alastair Yates is a British journalist with the BBC, working on the overnight shift on BBC World News and BBC News.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Yates)
- Alastair Hignell
Alastair James Hignell CBE (born 4 September 1955 in Cambridge) is a former English rugby union international and cricketer.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Hignell)
- Alastair Hetherington
Alastair Hetherington is a Journalist... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Hetherington)
- Alastair Norcross
Alastair Norcross is an Associate Professor of philosophy specializing in normative ethics, applied ethics, and political philosophy.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Norcross)
- Alastair Dunnett
Alastair Dunnett is a Journalist... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Dunnett)
- Alastair Borthwick
Alastair Charles Borthwick OBE (17 February 1913 – 25 September 2003) was a Scottish author and broadcaster whose books recorded the popularisation of climbing as a working class sport in Scotland, and the Second World War from the perspective of an infantryman.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Borthwick)
Cricket Players
There are six Cricket Players called Alastair.
- Alastair Cook
Alastair Nathan Cook (born 25 December 1984) is an international cricketer of English and Welsh descent. He is a left-handed opening batsman who currently plays county cricket for Essex and Test cricket for England.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Cook)
- Alastair Hignell
Alastair James Hignell CBE (born 4 September 1955 in Cambridge) is a former English rugby union international and cricketer.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Hignell)
- Alastair McCorquodale
Alastair McCorquodale (born 5 December 1925, Hillhead, Glasgow, died 27 February 2009 GranthamMatthews, Peter & Watman, Mel eds. Athletics International... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair McCorquodale)
- Alastair Bressington
Alastair Nigel Bressington (born 28 November 1979) is a former English cricketer and rugby union player. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace seam bowler.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Bressington)
- Alastair Richardson
Alastair William Richardson (born 23 October 1972 in Derby) is an English former cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Derbyshire between 1992 and 1993.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Richardson)
- Alastair Campbell (cricketer)
Alastair Keyon Campbell (25 May 1890 – 16 June 1943) was an English cricketer. Campbell was a right-handed batsman.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Campbell (cricketer))
Actors
There are four Actors called Alastair.
- Alastair Sim
Alastair Sim is an Actor... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Sim)
- Alastair Mackenzie
Alastair Mackenzie is a Scottish actor. He was born in 1970 in Trinafour, near Perth and educated at Westbourne House School and Glenalmond College in Perthshire.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Mackenzie)
- Alastair Gamble
Alastair Gamble is an Actor... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Gamble)
- Alastair Duncan
Alastair Duncan is an Actor... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Duncan)
Philosophers
There are two Philosophers called Alastair.
- Alastair Hannay
Alastair Hannay (born 1932) is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo. He was born in Plymouth, England and has been a resident of Norway since 1961.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Hannay)
- Alastair Norcross
Alastair Norcross is an Associate Professor of philosophy specializing in normative ethics, applied ethics, and political philosophy.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Norcross)
Olympic Medalists
There are two Olympic Medalists called Alastair.
- Alastair Denniston
Commander Alexander Guthrie (Alastair) Denniston CMG CBE RNVR (1 December 1881, Greenock – 1 January 1961, Milford on Sea) was a British codebreaker in Room 40 and first head of the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and field hockey player. Denniston was appointed operational head of GC&CS in 1919 and remained so until February 1942.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Denniston)
- Alastair McCorquodale
Alastair McCorquodale (born 5 December 1925, Hillhead, Glasgow, died 27 February 2009 GranthamMatthews, Peter & Watman, Mel eds. Athletics International... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair McCorquodale)
Naturalists
There are two Naturalists called Alastair.
- Alastair Fitter
Alastair Hugh Fitter CBE FRS is a British ecologist at the University of York. He was educated at Oxford and at Liverpool, and came to the Department of Biology in York in 1972.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Fitter)
- Hugh Alastair Ford
Dr Hugh Alastair Ford (1946- ) is an Australian ornithologist.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Hugh Alastair Ford)
Hockey Players
There are two Hockey Players called Alastair.
- Alastair Denniston
Commander Alexander Guthrie (Alastair) Denniston CMG CBE RNVR (1 December 1881, Greenock – 1 January 1961, Milford on Sea) was a British codebreaker in Room 40 and first head of the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and field hockey player. Denniston was appointed operational head of GC&CS in 1919 and remained so until February 1942.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Denniston)
- Alastair Brennan
Alastair Brennan is a Hockey Player... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Brennan)
Diplomats
There are two Diplomats called Alastair.
- Donald Alastair Cameron
Donald Alastair Cameron is a Diplomat... ( from the wikipedia article on Donald Alastair Cameron)
- Alastair Crooke
Alastair Crooke (b. 1950) is a British diplomat, the founder and director of the Conflicts Forum.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Crooke)
Bishops
There are two Bishops called Alastair.
- Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern
Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern is the current Bishop of Derby.Official announcement Born on 1 September 1948 and educated at Christ Church, Oxford,Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576 he was ordained in 1976.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Llewellyn John Redfern)
- Alastair James Magowan
Alastair James Magowan (born 1955) is the newLudlow Advertiser Bishop of LudlowDaily Telegraph “Appointments in the clergy” p24 Issue no 47,929(dated Wednesday 8th July, 2009). Educated at King's School Worcester, Leeds University and Trinity College, Bristol, he was ordained in 1981.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair James Magowan)
Spies
There is one Spy called Alastair.
- Alastair Crooke
Alastair Crooke (b. 1950) is a British diplomat, the founder and director of the Conflicts Forum.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Crooke)
Prime Ministers
There is one Prime Minister called Alastair.
- Alastair Sweeny
Alastair Sweeny (born August 15, 1946) is a Canadian publisher, historian, and author.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Sweeny)
Poets
There is one Poet called Alastair.
- Alastair Reid
Alastair Reid (born 1926) is a poet and a scholar of South American literature from Galloway in Scotland. He is known for his lighthearted style of poems and for his translations of South American poets Jorge Luis Borges and Pablo Neruda.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Reid)
Physicists
There is one Physicist called Alastair.
- Alastair Pilkington
Lionel Alexander Bethune Pilkington, (7 January 1920 – 5 May 1995)... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Pilkington)
Physicians
There is one Physician called Alastair.
- Alastair Buchan
Professor Alastair Buchan (born 16 October 1955) is a neurologist and researcher in stroke medicine. His main research interest has always been how to make neuroprotection a reality in the clinic.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Buchan)
Chemists
There is one Chemist called Alastair.
- Alastair Pilkington
Lionel Alexander Bethune Pilkington, (7 January 1920 – 5 May 1995)... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Pilkington)
Classical Composers
There is one Classical Composer called Alastair.
- Alastair King
Alastair King (born 1967) is a British composer, perhaps best known for his music for film and television.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair King)
Climbers
There is one Climber called Alastair.
- Alastair Borthwick
Alastair Charles Borthwick OBE (17 February 1913 – 25 September 2003) was a Scottish author and broadcaster whose books recorded the popularisation of climbing as a working class sport in Scotland, and the Second World War from the perspective of an infantryman.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Borthwick)
Mathematicians
There is one Mathematician called Alastair.
- Alastair Denniston
Commander Alexander Guthrie (Alastair) Denniston CMG CBE RNVR (1 December 1881, Greenock – 1 January 1961, Milford on Sea) was a British codebreaker in Room 40 and first head of the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and field hockey player. Denniston was appointed operational head of GC&CS in 1919 and remained so until February 1942.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Denniston)
Judges
There is one Judge called Alastair.
- Alastair Forbes
Sir Alastair Forbes, (3 January 1908 - August 2001), served with the Colonial Legal Service and ended his career as President of the Courts of Appeal for St Helena, the Falkland Islands and British Antarctic Territories from 1965 until 1988.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Forbes)
Architects
There is one Architect called Alastair.
- Alastair Lansley
Alastair Lansley CBE (born 1 December 1947) is a British architect.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alastair Lansley)
Inventors
There is one Inventor called Alastair.
- Alastair Pilkington
Lionel Alexander Bethune Pilkington, (7 January 1920 – 5 May 1995)... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Pilkington)
Avaitors
There is one Avaitor called Alastair.
- Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd
Wing Commander Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd VC (5 February 1913-24 January 1996) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd)
Golfers
There is one Golfer called Alastair.
- Alastair Forsyth
Alastair Forsyth is a Golfer... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Forsyth)
Explorers
There is one Explorer called Alastair.
- Alastair Sweeny
Alastair Sweeny (born August 15, 1946) is a Canadian publisher, historian, and author.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alastair Sweeny)
Criminals
There is one Criminal called Alastair.
- Alastair Crooke
Alastair Crooke (b. 1950) is a British diplomat, the founder and director of the Conflicts Forum.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alastair Crooke)