Alastor

At a Glance

Meaning

Protector of the people, via Alexander

Origin

Scottish Gaelic (form of Alasdair/Alastair, i.e. Alexander)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

AL-uh-storListen

Alastor (AL-uh-stor) is a Scottish Gaelic form of Alasdair or Alastair, which are themselves forms of Alexander, and it carries the meaning "protector of the people." You may have seen it said to mean "avenger," but that comes from a separate Greek word for a vengeful spirit, not from the name itself, which traces back to Alexander.

Meaning & Origin of Alastor

Meaning: Protector of the people, via Alexander.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of Alasdair/Alastair, i.e. Alexander).

A common claim: avenger Actually: Alastor is widely said to mean "avenger" (popularized by Harry Potter's Alastor Moody) — that's the separate Greek mythological word for a vengeful spirit; the given name itself is sourced as a form of Alexander, not that word.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Alastor

Popularity of Alastor

Alastor ranked #1900 in the U.S. in 2024, with 83 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest rank in the 2011-2024 data, so it is at its peak right now.

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FAQ

What does the name Alastor mean?

Protector of the people, via Alexander. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Alastor?

Alastor is pronounced AL-uh-stor (IPA: /ˈæləstɔːr/).

Is Alastor a popular name right now?

Alastor is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1900 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2011–2024.)

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