International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Alli is a versatile name that functions across genders, though it's presented here as feminine. It has multiple origins: it can be a diminutive of Allison, Alice, or Alexandra for girls, giving it…
Russian
"defender"
Alternative transliteration of Alexei
Hawaiian, Swedish
"short form"
The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
Alesha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it functions as a diminutive of Alexei or Alexander, derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.'…
Variation of Sandra
Considered distinctive back when Sandra was stylish.
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.
Sandi is a feminine name typically functioning as a diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, though it has established itself as an independent given name. Popular particularly during the 1950s through the…
Greek, variation of Alexandra,
"defending men"
Alexandrina is the most elaborate and unusual of the Alex- girls's names.The real first name of Queen Victoria, who was given it in honor of her godfather, Alexander I of Russia (her childhood…
Alexandrie is a feminine name that represents a French variation of Alexandra, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Alexandros meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' This…
Aleksasha is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Aleksandra (the Russian version of Alexandra). In Russian naming customs, diminutives express…
Aleksandrina is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing the female form of Aleksandr (Alexander). Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, combining "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man), it…
Alastríona is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing an elaborate form of Alastriona, which is the feminine version of Alastair or Alistair. These names ultimately derive from the Greek…
Alexanderia is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborated variant of Alexandria, itself the feminine form of Alexander, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' This…
Alessandrina is a feminine name of Italian origin, derived from Alessandro, the Italian form of Alexander, which means "defender of mankind." This elegant and sophisticated name is an elaborated form…
Aleks is a feminine name with Slavic origins, serving as a shortened form of Aleksandra (the feminine version of Alexander). The name ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning "defender" or…
Irish: feminine form of Alasdar
Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.
Alandra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind,' a variation of the Greek name Leandra, meaning 'lion woman,' or a…
Alessanda is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of the more common Alessandra, which itself is the Italian feminine form of Alexander. Derived from the Greek elements meaning 'defender'…
Alekko is a feminine name (though it can also be used as a masculine name in some cultures) that appears to have Greek origins, possibly functioning as a diminutive form of Alexander/Alexandra,…
Alexius is a feminine variation of the male name Alexis, which has Greek origins meaning "defender" or "helper." This name carries a classical, elegant quality with its Latin-style ending. While…
