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Nowadays Alex is often given to both boys and girls as a name in its own right. Until recently it only existed as a diminutive or short form of Alexander (or its feminine form, Alexandra.) Alexander is a Latinised from of the ancient Greek name Alexandros, from "alexein," to defend, and "aner," man; so Alexander means defender or warrior. The most famous bearer of this name was the Macedonian king and warrior, Alexander the Great (356-23 BC) and he is probably the main reason for its long-lasting popularity.
Short forms are Alex, Al, Alec and occasionally Lex (like the "Superman" villain, Lex Luther). Sandy was also originally a diminutive of Alexander. The same short form can be used for Alexandra, though the commonest of these is Sandra, now usually given as a separate name, or recently Ally as in Ally McBeal. Another variant of Alexander, most popular in Scotland, is Alastair (also spelt Alasdair and Alaster.)
Short forms are Alex, Al, Alec and occasionally Lex (like the "Superman" villain, Lex Luther). Sandy was also originally a diminutive of Alexander. The same short form can be used for Alexandra, though the commonest of these is Sandra, now usually given as a separate name, or recently Ally as in Ally McBeal. Another variant of Alexander, most popular in Scotland, is Alastair (also spelt Alasdair and Alaster.)
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