ALESSIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Italian variation of ALEXIS
Meaning: "defending warrior"

This lovely name would provide a fresh spin on Alexa, Alexis or Alyssa, all becoming overused -- but will often be mistaken for one of the those more familiar names.

Alessia is being discussed in our message boards:

• What Are/Is the Name You Wished You Could've or Could Use?
• italian girls name needed
• Drop Two Add One girls names
• nicknames
• Not ditching Roslyn, but open to more suggestions. HELP!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Alessia:

• ROMANCING THE NAME: MELISSA TO MELISANDE