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Macallister

mak-AL-is-ter4 syllables
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A surname of Scottish origin meaning 'son of Alasdair'. (Modern)

What does Macallister mean?

Modern: A surname of Scottish origin meaning 'son of Alasdair'.. Macallister is a surname of Scottish origin, meaning 'son of Alasdair', with Alasdair being the Scottish form of Alexander.

Is Macallister a good dog name?

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Macallister in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Macallister in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Macallister suit?

Classic
Human name

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Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Macallister

The other pups said Macallister must be a treasure hunter! After all, with a name that bold, he’s bound to dig up some fun in the playgroup!

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