International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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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…
Alandria is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements of Alan (meaning "handsome" or "cheerful" from Celtic origins) with the feminine suffix "-dria" found in…
Alastrina is a feminine name likely derived as an elaborate feminine form of Alastair or Alastar, which ultimately comes from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' This ornate,…
Irish: feminine form of Alasdar
Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.
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…
Alejandrina is a feminine Spanish name derived from Alexander, which originated from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men.' This elegant, flowing name…
Aleka is a feminine name with Greek roots, derived from Alexandra or Alexia, which ultimately come from the Greek "alexein" meaning "to defend" or "to help". As a diminutive form, Aleka carries the…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Aleksi is a Finnish and Estonian feminine name derived from the Greek name Alexis, meaning 'defender' or 'helper'. While predominantly used as a male name in Finland and Estonia, it has crossed…
Ales is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, particularly Czech and Slovak, it functions as a diminutive of Aleš, which derives from Alexius or Alexander, meaning…
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual, found mostly in France and Germany. Another, Alexandrina, was the…
Alexandrita is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or ornate variation of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people' or 'protector of…
