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Alexandra
Meaning: defender of people · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The feminine of Alexander. Alexandra of Denmark, wife of Edward VII, made it fashionable in Britain.
Famous people named Alexandra
- Queen Alexandra
- Alexandra Daddario (actor)
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Sasha, Sandra
Variants & related names
Alessandra, Alejandra, Aleksandra
Alexandra name art
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FAQ
What does the name Alexandra mean?
Alexandra means “defender of people”. It comes from Greek.
Is Alexandra a popular name?
Yes — Alexandra has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Alexandra?
Alex, Lexi, Sasha, Sandra.
What are other forms of Alexandra?
Alessandra, Alejandra, Aleksandra.
Similar names
Cora · Lydia · Melody · Andrea · Ariana · Daphne
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.