Alistair Putnam

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Putnam — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Putnam is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alistair is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands. The surname Putnam: Albert Day Putnam (1852–1905), Connecticut politician Adam Putnam (born 1974), American politician Ann Putnam, Jr. (1679–1716), an accuser in the Salem witch trials Ashley Putnam (born 1952), American opera singer Benjamin Putnam (born 1981), American drag queen and comedian known as BenDeLaCreme Bill Putnam (1920–1989), American audio engineer Bill Putnam (basketball) (1922–1992), American basketball player Brenda Putnam (1890–1975), American sculptor Carleton Putnam (c. Alistair is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 280K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Alistair reached peak popularity in the 1975s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alistair

Meaning: defender of men

Greek

Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands.

Surname: Putnam

English

Albert Day Putnam (1852–1905), Connecticut politician Adam Putnam (born 1974), American politician Ann Putnam, Jr. (1679–1716), an accuser in the Salem witch trials Ashley Putnam (born 1952), American opera singer Benjamin Putnam (born 1981), American drag queen and comedian known as BenDeLaCreme Bill Putnam (1920–1989), American audio engineer Bill Putnam (basketball) (1922–1992), American basketball player Brenda Putnam (1890–1975), American sculptor Carleton Putnam (c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alistair is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 83%
Australia 11%
Canada 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alistair by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Alistair has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Alastair
  • Alasdair
  • Alexander
  • Alex

Notable People Named Alistair Putnam

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alistair Putnam:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alistair?
The first name Alistair originates from Greek. Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands.
When was Alistair most popular?
The name Alistair reached its peak popularity during the 1975s.
What is the origin of the surname Putnam?
The surname Putnam originates from English. Albert Day Putnam (1852–1905), Connecticut politician Adam Putnam (born 1974), American politician Ann Putnam, Jr. (1679–1716), an accuser in the Salem witch trials Ashley Putnam (born 1952), American opera singer Benjamin Putnam (born 1981), American drag queen and comedian known as BenDeLaCreme Bill Putnam (1920–1989), American audio engineer Bill Putnam (basketball) (1922–1992), American basketball player Brenda Putnam (1890–1975), American sculptor Carleton Putnam (c.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Putnam?
The name Alistair Putnam combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Putnam originates from English.
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