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Lithuanian
"defender of the nation and people"
A strong Lithuanian name, pronounced with a hard G-, Gintautus has the powerful meaning of "defender of the nation and people". Notbale bearers include the former prime minister of Lithuania…
Serbian; Croatian; Slovene
"defender"
Pronounced the same way as Alyosha, familiar to some as a Russian nickname form of Aleksey. In contrast, Aljoša is a stand-alone name in South Slavic countries. It's strictly masculine in Serbia and…
Greek
The mythological Titans were powerful roving giants. Titan was used as a girl's name by pronatal activists Malcolm and Simone Collins, believers in nominative determinism — the belief that names…
English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette
"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"
Elixevetta is part Elizabeth and part Alexandra, and thoroughly confusing.
Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra
"man's defender"
The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.
Modern invention
"cheerful defender"
A bold yet plausible blend of Felix and Alexander, Felixander feels as happy as it does strong. Meaning "cheerful defender of men", Felixander was introduced by Nameberry User @AccutePunubiris during…
Diminutive of Alexis and Alexandra
Lex is still used mostly for boys, but like Alex, may cross over with the rising popularity of all long forms of the name. Lexi is another, more feminine option.
"great defender of men"
This wild compound name has plenty of grandeur and a bold meaning to match its presence. Blending elements of Maxim and Alexander, it could mean "great defender of men" or "defender of great men".…
Yiddish,"defender of men"
"defender of men"
Yiddish form of Alexander.
English
"sea defender"
Double whammy: the expression "Seward's folly" and inevitable sewer jokes.