Why Alistair Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Alistair” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Alistair” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Riatsila.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Riaiatls.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Alistair

The true meaning of ‘Alistair’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Alistair is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Alistair, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Alistair Popular?

“Alistair” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Virginia as reported in the 2017 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in Virginia have the same name as you in 2017. A total of only 225 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2016 with a total of 247 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Alistair” was recorded 2,361 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Alistairs to occupy the country of Niue with an estimated population of 1,628.

The name first appeared in the year 1956 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past five decades (1969 to 2018), the name “Alistair” was recorded 2,348 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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