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Lexi

Looking to flex an "X" with your baby name choices? Lexi is a playful, youthful-sounding given name for girls. A diminutive of Alexandra and Alexis, it means "man's defender" and comes from the Latin Alexander and the Greek name Alexandros. Lexi can be a cute nickname for its originals but stands out all on its own as a catchy name for a girl. Fans of the hit show Schitt's Creek may choose Lexi in honor of the lovable Alexis, played by Canadian actress Annie Murphy.
Greek Female
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Meaning

Man's defender

Popularity

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Pronunciation

LEK-see

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Intelligent
  • Confident
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Lexi pairs well with classic or modern sibling names. As a middle name, it complements longer first names. This name is versatile and fits various cultural and stylistic preferences.

Strong Intelligent Confident Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Lexi Thompson

Lexi Thompson

Athlete

Born: February 10, 1995 · Coral Springs, Florida, USA

Portrait of Lexi Ainsworth

Lexi Ainsworth

Actor

Born: October 28, 1992 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Portrait of Lexi Randall

Lexi Randall

Actor

Born: March 1, 1980 · Houston, Texas, USA

Portrait of Lexi Boling

Lexi Boling

Model

Born: August 27, 1993 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Lexi Walker

Lexi Walker

Musician

Born: March 31, 2001 · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Portrait of Lexi Underwood

Lexi Underwood

Actor

Born: August 28, 2003 · Chester, Virginia, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Lexi Original form
  • Лекси Cyrillic
  • 蕾克西 Chinese
  • ليكسي Arabic
  • ლექსი Georgian
  • लेक्सी Devanagari
  • 렉시 Korean
  • เล็กซี Thai
  • Λέξι Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lexi

What does Lexi mean?
Man's defender
What is the origin of Lexi?
Lexi has Greek origins.
Is Lexi popular?
Lexi has been viewed 121 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Lexi?
Similar names include Meena, Ishaan, Owen, Asa, Stella.
How do you pronounce Lexi?
Lexi is pronounced LEK-see.

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