Alastor

Greek
"avenger"

Alastor Origin and Meaning

The name Alastor is a boy's name meaning "avenger".

Alastor is linked to several characters in Greek mythology. It is an epithet of Zeus, a prince of Pylos, and a fighter in the Trojan War. Alastor's less savory associations include a horse of Hades and a Christian demon. In the Harry Potter universe, it's the first name of Professor "Mad Eye" Moody.

Despite similar looks, Alastor is unrelated to the Scottish name Alistair.

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