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Sikandar
Urdu, Pashto
"defending men"
Urdu and Pashto form of Alexander
Xan
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
With the plethora of Alexes around, Xan (and Xander) have emerged as hot new nicknames for Alexander. Xan also stands well on its own. It can be found--not surprisingly--in several computer games.
Zan
Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
"defending men"
There's Zan and there's Xan--take your pick. Both of these are the latest generation of Alexander nicknames, Xan having been noticed first as a character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (a rich source…
Alexandros
Alexandros is the original Greek form of Alexander, carrying the powerful meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind.' This classical masculine name has deep historical roots, most famously…
Sandros
Greek, diminutive of Alexandros
Often given as an independent name in Greece.
Ale
Diminutive of Alejandra, Spanish
"defending men"
Although it's rarely given in its own right, Ale is a very common nickname for Latinate variations of Alexandra, including Alejandra and Alessandra.
Aleix
Aleix as a feminine name represents an unusual gender assignment, as it is traditionally a masculine Catalan name, equivalent to the English Alexis or Alex, derived from the Greek name Alexandros…
Alek
The Russian variation of Alex or Alec is familiar to some as a girl name through African supermodel Alek Weks. A trailblazer for non-European beauty in the 90’s, Weks makes this intriguing…
Aleksandra
Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
Alex
Diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis
"defending men"
One of the most evenly divided unisex names these days; strong and energetic, if overused, for both genders.
Alexa
Greek, English
"defending men"
Alexa was a steadily popular modern classic until Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa was released in 2013. It remains relatively well used in the US despite this, though its standing keeps dropping for…
Alexandretta
Alexandretta is an elaborate feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or ornate variant of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros meaning 'defender of mankind.' This extended…
Alexandrina
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…
Alexandrine
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
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…
Alexane
French variation of Alexandra
"defending men"
This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.
Alexcis
Alexcis is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Alexis, blending elements of Alex and possibly Alexis with the spelling pattern of names like Francis. The name Alexis itself comes…
Alexe
Alexe is a feminine name with Greek origins, functioning as a variant of Alexandra or Alexa, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.' This concise form…
Alexes
Alexes is a feminine variation of Alex, which itself is a short form of Alexander or Alexandra. The name has Greek origins, derived from "Alexandros," meaning "defender of mankind" or "protector of…
Alexha
Alexha is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of the classic Alexandra or Alexa. With its distinctive spelling incorporating the 'xh' combination, it offers a unique twist…
Alexia
Diminutive of Alexandria, Greek
"defending men"
This diminutive, similar to Alex or Alexis, has been yo-yoing in popularity since the turn of the 21st century.