Greek · Unisex name
Alexis
“defender”
About the name Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin, meaning ‘defender’ or ‘helper’. The name gained prominence in the 20th century and has been associated with various cultural figures, including Alexis Bledel, an American actress known for her role in ‘Gilmore Girls’. The name is also linked to historical figures, such as Alexis de Tocqueville, a French political thinker and historian.
- Meaning
- defender
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- ah-LEX-is(3 syl.)
Middle names for Alexis
- Alexis James
- Alexis Taylor
- Alexis Morgan
- Alexis Riley
- Alexis Jordan
Questions about Alexis
- What does Alexis mean?
- Alexis is a Greek name meaning "defender".
- How do you pronounce Alexis?
- Alexis is pronounced ah-LEX-is, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Alexis?
- Variants of Alexis include Aleksis.
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