Macallister
Meaning of Macallister
Macallister, drawing on its roots in the storied Clan MacAlister of Kintyre, conjures the echoes of the Scottish Highlands while fitting seamlessly into an American childhood. Derived from Gaelic Mac Alasdair—literally “son of Alexander” and tracing back to the Greek for “defender of men”—this name blends ancient lineage with a dash of adventurous spirit. Yet it remains delightfully rare, dancing in and out of the U.S. top 1000, quietly winning over parents seeking a moniker brimming with character. Pronounced mah-KAL-is-tur in Gaelic and gently smoothed to muh-KAL-is-ter in English, it wraps its bearer in strength and loyalty from day one, inviting him to forge his own legacy. Mastering the bagpipes is no prerequisite—though it might just earn an appreciative nod.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as mah-KAL-is-tur (/məˈkælɪstər/)
American English
- Pronunced as muh-KAL-is-ter (/məˈkælɪstər/)
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