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Alexandra - what kind of girl is she?

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runningandjumping · 26/03/2014 12:34

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vichill · 27/03/2014 16:13

I think of that Alexandra Burke but I do have a strong irrational hatred for her.
Her aside, I think an Alexandra would be very determined and loyal and not particularly girly.

shoobidoo · 27/03/2014 12:07

Don't quite understand the question, op. Surely your dd can make of her name what she wants - anything really!

In other words, I've met all kinds of Alexandras.

singaporeswing · 27/03/2014 04:17

Love the name. Bit feisty, bit spunky, generally lovely.

Amy106 · 27/03/2014 02:52

The one I know is kind, creative and full of life. She loves animals and wants to be a vet.

Blueuggboots · 27/03/2014 02:36

I know two Alexandras (both Alex).
Both are gregarious, fun people.
One is brunette, the other strawberry blonde.
Both lovely girls Smile

looki · 27/03/2014 00:40

The name will not determine her personality. Not one teeny tiny bit. It may however determine - to a degree - how she may be initially perceived by others.

Gugglebum · 26/03/2014 23:01

I've got a 19 year old niece called Alexandra who goes by Allie. She is beautiful, a talented singer and designer/artist, and absolutely hilarious. She has everything going for her, but does not take herself seriously at all. She is a teeny bit flighty at times, but somehow that's often funny too.

Starofsteve · 26/03/2014 21:46

Mine is a Sasha and she is the most gorgeous bundle of energy known to man and beast!

Pointeshoes · 26/03/2014 21:30

See, I only know a girl in her early 20's called Alex. And she's not very nice, over confident, a bit nasty really...
I love alexia though.

threepiecesuite · 26/03/2014 21:25

I met a 6yo Alex today. Petit, dark hair, well behaved, but fussy eater.
HTH!

TheNightIsDark · 26/03/2014 21:20

We went with it because it's a gorgeous name on its own but has nicknames to suit any age. It seemed a mouthful for a tiny baby so Lexie was logical. Then I think Alex suits a pre-teen/teen more and Alexandra when older IYSWIM.

Jbck · 26/03/2014 21:12

Ours is an occassional Lexie and I can see her choosing to be called it when she's older.

TheNightIsDark · 26/03/2014 20:31

Mine is Lexie. I'm working on getting her to answer to Alex but she's 3 and it's impossible to bargain with her!

Jbck · 26/03/2014 19:34

Mine ( definitely Alex) is tiny and elfin but opinionated, independent, artistic and funny. Knows what she wants and doesn't care that she's not 'one of the crowd'.

meditrina · 26/03/2014 19:29

I think it's a fantastic name.

I think it's probably best not to describe the only one I know in RL though.

Egusta · 26/03/2014 19:28

It is a very elegant name IMO

NigellasDealer · 26/03/2014 19:27

depends if she is an Alex, Alexa, Ola, Lexi or Sandra really.....

TidyDancer · 26/03/2014 19:25

Beautiful name. I don't know what kind of girl she would be though! The only one I know, however, is lovely, caring and loyal if that helps?!

alita7 · 26/03/2014 19:23

I'm alex(andra) and I'm certainly not regal... or tall I'm very short actually. Unfortunately DP is refusing to pick 5 words to describe me with. ..

Northernexile · 26/03/2014 16:01

I have a crazy, gorgeous, funny, clever, knows-no-fear 2 yo Alex. I can highly recommend one Grin

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TheNightIsDark · 26/03/2014 15:52

Mine is tall too. Definitely not serene and most certainly knows her own mind!

TheNightIsDark · 26/03/2014 15:51

A pain the bum who is currently chasing a balloon around the living room.

I have one.

It's a lovely name.

HoneyBadgerPersonified · 26/03/2014 15:44

Feisty!

Love this name, can be regal and formal or when shortened tomboyish, girl-next-door, fun. Perfect for career choices.

Would be on my list except I had an ex called Alex so DH has vetoed it.

Oubliette0292 · 26/03/2014 15:36

The only adult Alexandra I know is a vicar.