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Alexina
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.
Alexine
Variation of Alexin, Alexinus, or Alexandrine, Greek
Alexine could be a diminutive for the classic name Alexandra, a short form of Alexandrine, or a feminine form of the French Alexin, a variation of Alexinus. Alexine Tinne (born Alexandrine "Alexine"…
Alexios
Alexios is traditionally a masculine Greek name, though used here as feminine. It derives from the Greek word 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help,' sharing roots with Alexander. With ancient…
Alexiz
Alexiz is a modern feminine name that serves as a creative variation of the more traditional Alexis. With its distinctive 'z' ending, Alexiz offers a contemporary twist while maintaining the…
Aliks
Aliks is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Alex or Alexis, names ultimately derived from the Greek 'Alexandros,' meaning 'defender of the people.' The distinctive spelling…
Alistrina
Manx variation of Alexandra
For people looking for an unusual variant of Alexandra, especially one that can be shortened to the ubiquitous Alex, Alistrina might be the name for you.
Alix
French
"noble type"
A chic and sassy French choice, popular in France but likely to be confused with the more prosaic Alex in English-speaking countries. Although sometimes used in the US as a variant spelling of Alex,…
Alja
Slovene diminutive of Aleksandra
"defending men"
Common as an independent name in Slovenia.
Allex
Allex is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative variation of Alex or Alexis. With its distinctive double 'l' spelling, the name maintains the familiar sound of its more common…
Allix
Allix is a feminine name with French influences, representing a modern, stylized variation of Alice or Alix. The traditional name Alice derives from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of…
Alyx
Alyx is a modern, gender-neutral name that is more commonly used for girls. It represents a creative spelling variant of Alex, which itself is short for Alexander (masculine) or Alexandra (feminine),…
Elexis
Greek variation of Alexis
Rather than confusing things with Elexis, we'd stick with the original Alexis version.
Lex
Diminutive of Alexis and Alexandra
"man's defender"
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.
Lexie
Lexi and Lexie, pixie-ish offshoots of the prolific Alex family, have come into their own, remaining in the Top 1000 for more than 20 years now. Perhaps the most well-known appearance of this version…
Lexis
Greek, diminutive of Alexis
Lexis is a condensation of Alexis, or the expression of a wish to drive a Lexus. Go with the longer form.
Lexus
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Lexus, an automotive newcomer, has recently entered the Top 1000 -- more because of its association, we fear, with the status symbol car than its relation to the name Alexis. If you love this name,…
Ola
Polish diminutive of Aleksandra
"defending men"
Sander
Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Sander would be an unconventional short form of Alexandra, variation of Sandra, or surname-name for girls. It was given to 41 baby boys in the US last year but no girls, but it certainly can be a…
Sandra
Diminutive of Alessandra, Italian from Greek
"defending men"
2012's Hurricane Sandy blew away whatever style currency Sandra retained from its 1960s Sandra Dee heyday. While in recent years it's been associated with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor,…
Sandy
Diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Nickname name in the era of Grease . Sandy fits well in the era of boyish nicknames for girls - a la Scottie and Stevie - or as an alternative to the rapidly rising Goldie. While it peaked in 1960,…