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Origin, Meaning And History of Alexis

Alexis is a stylish given name with Greek origins commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries. The name is thought to have been derived from the Greek words aléxein, meaning ‘defender,’ and alexo, meaning ‘to defend’ or ‘to help.’ It may also have its roots in the Greek name Alexis, which means ‘helper’ or ‘defender.’ Alexis is a Russian diminutive and feminine version of the name Alexander.

Historical accounts suggest Alexis was a common name during the Middle Ages, primarily due to its association with a renowned Greek poet and St. Alexius, a Greek monk revered for his unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ.

The name is also often used interchangeably with Alexius, a popular name borne by several Byzantine emperors. While traditionally considered a masculine name, Alexis has also been given to females in the United States since the 1940s when actress Alexis Smith gained fame in the film industry.

The name Alexis can be pronounced as ‘A-LEHK-SEE’ in French and ‘ə-LEHK-sis’ in English, and has variants such as Alexia, Alexus, and Alejo. Alexina, Lexia, Lexie, Lexi, and Lexy are some diminutive of the name Alexis that are short and sweet.

Besides being borne by historical figures, the name Alexis has also been featured in movies, television shows, and novels.Alexis Colbyfrom the 1980s prime-time soap opera, Dynasty. The character is renowned for her powerful portrayal and determination to succeed in a male-dominated world.

Alexis Castlefrom the American crime drama television series Castle. In the show, Alexis is an intelligent and independent young woman who shares her father’s love for mysteries and assists him in his investigations.

Other notable fictional characters who share the name Alexis includeAlexis Zorbas, the lead character from the comedy-drama film Zorba the Greek, andAlexis Meadefrom the American comedy television series, Ugly Betty.

Alexis

Meaning Protector Of Mankind

Gender Girl

Religion Greek

Origin German, Greek

Names starting with A..Aa..Aal..Aei..Ael..

How To Pronounce Alexis?

Pronounced asuh-lek-sis

German

English

Famous People With The Name Alexis

Kimberly Alexis BledelAmerican actress and model known for her role in Gilmore Girls
Alexios Alexopoulos希腊短跑运动员,赢得了银牌European Indoor Championships in 1996
Alexis DenisofAmerican actor known for his role in How I Met Your Mother and First Knight
Alexis Kay’ree HornbuckleAmerican professional basketball player and only person to win an NCAA title and the WNBA title in the same year
Alexis SkyeAmerican Model who was crowned as the World’s Tallest Fashion Model by the Guinness World Records in 2008

Alexis On The Popularity Chart

根据美国cial Security Administration, Alexis wasn’t a popular name choice among parents in the 1980s. However, the name started gaining popularity from 1989 onwards and reached its peak in 1998.