Names Alexis

Alexis

Found 8 entry about "Alexis"

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

Scripts(How to write)

Αλέξης
Αλέξης(Greek)
Ἄλεξις(Ancient Greek)

Pronunciation

A-LEHK-SEE(French)
uh-LEK-sis (English) or ah-LEK-sees (Greek)
ə-LEHK-sis(English)

Popularity

Alexis has been consistently popular in the United States since the 1980s, and it is currently ranked in the top 300 baby names for girls. It is also a popular name in Canada, Australia, and France.

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Alexis Name meanings & History

Alexis has Greek origins and means "defender" or "helper.". From the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints. It is used somewhat interchangeably with the related name Ἀλέξιος or Alexius, borne by five Byzantine emperors. In the English-speaking world it is more commonly used as a feminine name. Alexis is a versatile name that can be used in different contexts, including formal and informal situations. It is suitable for babies, children, and adults.

Zodiac Sign of Alexis: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alexis:

A: Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive

L: Luscious,Legal,Liaison,Languid,Lover,Lazy,Lovely

E: Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten

X: Excitement,Extravagant,Extensive,Extreme,X marks' the spot,Exaggeration,Exhaustive

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

S: Security,Sensuality,Status,Social Standing,Sex,Solidity,Success

Alexis is:

a Class name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Strange name
a Upper name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Alexis include actress Alexis Bledel, professional basketball player Alexis Ajinca, and inventor Alexis Carrel.

2.) ALEXIS (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Derived from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help). (AH-LAYKS-ISS)

3.) Alexis (Unisex)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Defender of man; helper

Other Forms: Aleksis, Alexiss, Alexsis, Alexus

4.) Alexis (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) short for Alexandra; helpful; pretty

Other Forms: Aleksus, Alexius, Alexus, Alexys, Lex, Lexey, Lexi, Lexie, Lexis, Lexus

5.) ALEXIS (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help). The name gained popularity, in part, by its use as the name of a character played by British actress Joan Collins in the popular television series Dynasty. Var: Alexia. Short: Alex. Pet: Lexi, Lexy. (AH-LEX-ISS)