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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Alasdair (the Gaelic form of Alexander)
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunciation
- muh-KAL-ih-ster
Mcallister is a Scottish Gaelic surname-turned-first-name with a clear, traceable meaning: son of Alasdair, the Gaelic form of Alexander. If you're drawn to names that carry a specific family or clan history rather than a vague sentiment, this is a solidly rooted one. It reads as a patronymic name, tracing lineage back through a specific ancestor's name rather than describing a quality or virtue.
Meaning & Origin of Mcallister
Meaning: Son of Alasdair (the Gaelic form of Alexander).
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mcallister
muh-KAL-ih-sterIPA /məˈkælɪstər/
Popularity of Mcallister
Mcallister does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Mcallister mean?
Son of Alasdair (the Gaelic form of Alexander). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mcallister?
Mcallister is pronounced muh-KAL-ih-ster (IPA: /məˈkælɪstər/).
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