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Lexis

LEK-sis

Popularity

#12857

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,352

Peak Year

#223 in 1998

First Recorded

1982

Style

Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A modern short form of Alexis, which is derived from the Greek word *alexein*, meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'.

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LexiLex

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

LexiLex

Spelling Variations

AlexisLexie

Similar Names

HaileyMadisonKayla

Personality Traits

HelpfulProtectiveStrongFriendly

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