Lexie

Lexie is a short and pet form of Alexandra, Alexia, or Alexis.

What does the name Lexie mean?

The name Lexie stands for the short and pet form of Alexandra or Alexia as well as Alexis. Translated into English, it means "the one who wards off men" or simply "the defender" or "the protector". The roots of the name lie in Ancient Greek and derive from the terms aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which mean "to ward off", "to defend", or "to protect", as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning "the man" or "the human". Other variants include Lexi, Lexia, Lexy, Lexee, and Lexus.

Where does the name Lexie come from?

Lexie is a feminine first name whose origin lies in Ancient Greek. The meaning is "the one who wards off men". The name is composed of the Ancient Greek words aléxō (ἀλέξω) and aléxein (ἀλέξειν), which mean "to ward off, to defend, to protect", as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning "the man, the human". It is also used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Lexie?

The pronunciation of Lexie is lively and consists of two syllables. The name is pronounced as "Lek-si" [ˈlɛksi], starting with a clear, open "e" that transitions directly into the distinctive consonant cluster "-x". The ending "-ie" gives it a friendly and playful sound. Lexie sounds modern and dynamic - light, fresh, and self-assured.

When is the name day of Lexie?

The name days for Lexie are February 17, March 21, April 21, and May 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Lexie is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching rank 2,475. Over the last ten years, Lexie has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,248th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lex

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lexi Branson (character from The Vampire Diaries)
• Lexie Bigham (American actress)
• Lexie Contursi (actress from America)
• Lexie Grey (character from Grey's Anatomy)