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Alex

Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Alex: Diminutive of Alexander, Alexis Meaning of Alex: "defending men" Alex's Popularity in 2012: #98
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The independent Alex has become a classic in its own right. One of the truest unisex names, Alex is used almost equally for both sexes without sacrificing any of its masculinity.

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Alex O'Loughlin, Australian actor
Alexander "Alex" Rodriguez, American baseball player
Alexander "Alex" Smith, American football player
Alex Day, musician, vlogger, and entertainer

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Alex Rider, teen spy from the "Alex Rider" adventure book series and movie "Storm Breaker"
Alex, protagonist in 'A Clockwork Orange"
Alex Sheathes, character from "Delirium" trilogy

Nicknames & Variations for Alex

Aleks, Alik, Alix, Alleks, Allex, Allix, Lex

Alex's International Variations

Olek (Polish) Alek (Russian)

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Alex

Gender: F Popularity: this week. Origin of Alex: Diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis Meaning of Alex: "defending men"
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One of the most evenly divided unisex names these days; strong and energetic, if overused, for both genders.

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Alex Kingston, actress, played River Song in the British TV show, Doctor Who
Alexandra "Alex" Morgan, American soccer player
Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York

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Alex Russo, character from Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place"
Alex, character from "Totally Spies"
Alex Bailey, character from "The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell" by Chris Colfer
Alex, protagonist in "Paranormal Activity 4"
Alex Mack, protagonist from ''The Secret World of Alex Mack''
Alex Owens, protagonist from ''Flashdance''
Alex Forrest, character from ''Fatal Attraction''

Nicknames & Variations for Alex

Aleix, Aleks, Alexe, Alexx, Alix, Allex, Allexx, Alyx

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