Alex
[ˈæl.ɛks]Meaning
short form of Alexander, Alexandra and other names beginning with Alex
Background Story
Alex is a short form of Alexander, Alexandra and other names beginning with Alex. It comes from the Greek element ἀλέξειν (aléxein), meaning "to defend" or "to protect". It is a unisex name, used either as a hypocoristic or as a standalone given name, and is also associated with Alexis.
Variations
alexander, alexandra, alax
Related Names
Alec Or Alex
Alfa
First letter of the Greek alphabet, often symbolizes excellence or the top rank
Alyx
Feminine variant of Alex
Adis
A name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'noble' or 'adorned'
Agil
Recorded as a masculine given name in Azerbaijani
Alexe
A Romanian given name and family name
Alexis
From the greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis), meaning "helper" or "defender"
Apex
English word for the top or highest point of something
Arco
Aris
Greek for 'the best'