ALEJANDRA  (al-eh-HAHN-dra)

Gender: F
Origin: Spanish variation of ALEXANDRA
Meaning: "man's defender"

Popularity in 2008: #255

The Spanish form of this popular and multivaried name is attracting good reviews outside the Latino community.

Nicknames & Variations:
Alexandra, Alejandrina, Alandra

Alejandra is being discussed in our message boards:

• WHY DO PEOPLE ACTUALLY LIKE THIS NAME?
• What names go with Cameron (boy)?
• Baby Girl No-Name due in 12 weeks - help!
• I give up - I'm not naming my daughter! Do you want to?
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia

Read Nameberry blog posts about Alejandra:

• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• THE MILLION-BABY NAME