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Help[Opinions] Alastor
I find this name interesting, and handsome. I really like it, although I wouldn't use it.
What do you think of this name? Do you like the nickname Al? Do you prefer Alistair? Should this name be more used? What comes to your mind when you hear or see this name?
What do you think of this name? Do you like the nickname Al? Do you prefer Alistair? Should this name be more used? What comes to your mind when you hear or see this name?
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It's the name I'd use if I had a pet eagle or falcon and wanted to honour an Alistair.
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It's a one-owner name, so I think of the one owner!
My son's second mn is Alastair, after two good friends, so no doubt I have my prejudices.
My son's second mn is Alastair, after two good friends, so no doubt I have my prejudices.
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I don't like any of it.
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I immediately think of demonic radio show hosts.
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I have never seen this spelling outside of Harry Potter, so I immediately think of Mad-Eye Moody and that's... not really the best association for a kid.
Not crazy about the Anglicized for Alister, either, since it looks like A-Lister.
Alistair is far preferable, imo; though Alastair isn't bad, either. Don't like "Al" as a nickname, never have.
Not crazy about the Anglicized for Alister, either, since it looks like A-Lister.
Alistair is far preferable, imo; though Alastair isn't bad, either. Don't like "Al" as a nickname, never have.
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I prefer Alistair, don't like alastor
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What countries does that include? Or do you refer to the specific spelling of Alistair?
Because if it's the latter, I agree Alastor would be easier for international use
Because if it's the latter, I agree Alastor would be easier for international use
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For me, countries that speak Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. It would be difficult to teach; if adapted, the name would change completely, and sound ridiculous (“air list”, “the list go”).
P.s.: I tried to teach someone the name “Courtney”, I failed miserably.
P.s.: I tried to teach someone the name “Courtney”, I failed miserably.
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You know what, I love both. Both Alastor and Alistair are equally great spellings. I'd default to Alistair because the spelling is more "established" but it's very close.
I do not like the nickname Al, though, I'm going to be honest. But yes, Alistair / Alastor should be used more imo
What comes to mind are;
Alastor Moody from Harry Potter. Big beefy bloke with a false eye (https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Alastor_Moody if you're unfamiliar with the series) and while he's not the most attractive face, he's courageous and strategic. We're not wholly including his portrayal in the 4th movie as he wasn't actually Moody, he was being impersonated by a Death Eater, but still I liked his character.
Then there's Crystal Tipps and Alistair which isn't something I've watched enough of to give you an impression of Alistair (the dog), but it's one of the most obviously 1970s British cartoons
Alistair, to me, is a hippy-era name even though it's not a "hippy name"
Then there's Alastair Stewart, a British newscaster and journalist who seems to be a good bloke. He presented well, I grew up with him as one of the mainstays, but he's also known for his charity work
I get good vibes from Alistair / Alastor
I do not like the nickname Al, though, I'm going to be honest. But yes, Alistair / Alastor should be used more imo
What comes to mind are;
Alastor Moody from Harry Potter. Big beefy bloke with a false eye (https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Alastor_Moody if you're unfamiliar with the series) and while he's not the most attractive face, he's courageous and strategic. We're not wholly including his portrayal in the 4th movie as he wasn't actually Moody, he was being impersonated by a Death Eater, but still I liked his character.
Then there's Crystal Tipps and Alistair which isn't something I've watched enough of to give you an impression of Alistair (the dog), but it's one of the most obviously 1970s British cartoons
Alistair, to me, is a hippy-era name even though it's not a "hippy name"
Then there's Alastair Stewart, a British newscaster and journalist who seems to be a good bloke. He presented well, I grew up with him as one of the mainstays, but he's also known for his charity work
I get good vibes from Alistair / Alastor
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