What does the name Alexandra mean?

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin: feminine form of Alexander, with the inherited Greek meaning "defender of men". See the full Alexandra page for its popularity history.

What are nicknames for Alexandra?

Nicknames for Alexandra include Alex, Lexi and Sasha. Alex keeps the opening of Alexandra in a shorter written form.

Alex the classic short form

Alex is also short for 4 other names →

Lexi playful modern pick

Lexi is also short for 2 other names →

Sasha Russian pet form

Sasha is also short for 1 other name →

Allie friendly and warm

Allie is also short for 1 other name →

Sandra a short form that became a name of its own

Sandra is also short for 1 other name →

Sandy vintage warmth

Sandy is also short for 2 other names →

Lexa sleek and modern

Ally a warm alternative to Alex

Ally is also short for 2 other names →

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