Etymology

From Latin Alexander, from Alexandros 'he who wards of men', i.e. protector, possibly of Hittite origin; and from Alexius, from the same root, alexios "helping, defending". These two origins of Alex are indistinguishable in most languages.

Proper noun

1. , short form of Alexander, or rarely an English form of Alexius.
2. , short form of Alexandra or the female name Alexis, or a spelling variant of Alix.
   • 2008 Philip Hensher, The Northern Clemency, Harpercollins, ISBN 9780007174799, page 588

     'I had a Christmas card from someone calling herself Alex the year before last,' Daniel said. 'I couldn't think who it was.'

     'Oh, yes, she's changed again,' Alice said. 'I never got used to Alexandra, either. It never occurred to me that Sandra was short for Alexandra - anyway, she's Sandra on her birth certificate.'

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Proper noun

1. derived from Alexander and Alexius.

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Etymology

from Latin Alexander, from Greek Alexandros 'he who wards of men', i.e. protector, possibly of Hittite origin

Proper noun

1. , short form of Alexander.

Etymology

from Latin Alexander, from Greek Alexandros 'he who wards of men', i.e. protector, possibly of Hittite origin, and from Alexis, the French form of Alexius.

Proper noun

1. , short form of Alexander and Alexis.

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Proper noun

1. derived from Alexander and Alexius.

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Proper noun

1. derived from Alexander and Alexius.