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Alexis
uh-LEHKS-ihs
Alexis (name) means a given name of Ancient Greek origin, used for both men and, since the mid-20th century, women. Example: “Alexis started her own consulting firm last year.”
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A given name of Ancient Greek origin, used for both men and, since the mid-20th century, women.
"He wondered how parents who had named their daughter Alexis could possibly have known she'd turn out to be such a beauty."
— Ed McBain, Vespers (1990)
"Alexis started her own consulting firm last year."
""It's almost too realistic, too digital and computery," complains Alexis Vogel, a veteran celebrity makeup artist who recently worked on "Stacked," a high-def show starring Pamela Anderson."
— Clive Thompson, Not Ready for Their Close-Up (2005)
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Alexis, meaning "helper" or "defender."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Alexis” mean?
The word “Alexis” means a given name of Ancient Greek origin, used for both men and, since the mid-20th century, women.
How do you pronounce “Alexis”?
“Alexis” is pronounced uh-LEHKS-ihs (/əˈlɛks.ɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alexis” in a sentence?
Here is “Alexis” used in a sentence: “Alexis started her own consulting firm last year.”
What part of speech is “Alexis”?
“Alexis” is a name.
Where does the word “Alexis” come from?
The word “Alexis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Alexis, meaning "helper" or "defender.".
Is “Alexis” a common word?
“Alexis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Alexis a male or female name?
Alexis is a unisex name of Ancient Greek origin, historically used for men and, since the mid-20th century, increasingly used for women as well.
When did Alexis become popular as a female name?
Alexis began being used as a name for women starting around the mid-20th century, though it originated earlier as a name given to men in Ancient Greece.
Can Alexis be used for both men and women today?
Yes, Alexis remains one of the relatively few names in English still commonly given to both sexes, unlike many names that became exclusively associated with one gender over time.
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