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Alexa, Alexia or Alexis ?

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Kaseylena · 29/09/2023 08:27

looking for opinions on which of these three choices, middle name not confirmed but could potentially be Evie, Violet, Madison or Bethany. Thanks in advance 😊

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DepressionIsAMonster · 30/09/2023 05:18

We have an Alexa, who pre-dates the device - am still so pleased we chose it. I’ve always loved the name, it’s beautiful, classy, strong, and now quite rare, thanks to Amazon!

she had literally a couple of ‘Alexa, sing xxx’ jokes in year 1, but nothing after. People have often commented on what a lovely name it is and she loves it because it isn’t common.

user1492757084 · 30/09/2023 05:10

Inspired from your list I love ..
Alexandra Eve
Alexia Bethany
Alessia Violet
Alessandra Eve
Alexandria Beth
Sandrine Bethany
Sarah Violette
Sally Madison

Ladyj84 · 30/09/2023 00:54

None of them all I hear is the kids across the road at weekends shouting Alexa play this or that lol and the other is a boy name

Housenoob · 30/09/2023 00:45

What about Alessa or Alessia instead?

CallieQ · 30/09/2023 00:36

None of those

RobertaFirmino · 30/09/2023 00:09

Do you mean Alexis as in 'Alex-iss' (like Alexis Carrington) or 'Al-exy' (like Alexis MacAllister)?

Bear in mind that if you choose this name, as nice as it is, she's in for a lifetime of mispronunciation.

I agree with PP, consider Alexandra instead. That way, she's got a great range of diminutives.

AuntieStella · 29/09/2023 22:15

Alexis is a boys' name across most of mainland Europe, so I'd cross that one off (unless you're a massive Joan Collins fan)

Alexa is too well known as the device

So that leaves only Alexia

PerfectMatch · 29/09/2023 22:13

The Alexis I know is a boy.

theduchessofspork · 29/09/2023 22:09

Alexis is nice

The other two aren’t usable really

muddlingthrou · 29/09/2023 22:02

@felisha54 - ok, and I know 2x alexises that are women, and?

jolaylasofia · 29/09/2023 20:33

none of them all sound too much like an amazon product

Depresssssion · 29/09/2023 20:31

Alexa is ruined now because of the Amazon device!

OrangesLemonsLimes · 29/09/2023 20:30

What about one of your middle name choices as a first name, with one of these as a middle name?

Like PPs I love Alexandra but I suspect from its absence from your list, that you do not!

YourWinter · 29/09/2023 20:25

None of those, use either the gorgeous classic Alexandra, or Alice or Alicia.

Doobydoo · 29/09/2023 20:23

Here is another meaning.
Origin:Greek. Meaning:man's defender, helper. Alexia is a girl's name of Greek origin. Derived from Alexander, it means "man's defender" or "helper." Alexia has many variations, including Alexis, Alexa, and Lexi.16 May 2023

DiscoBeat · 29/09/2023 20:23

So many names out there. Definitely avoid top smart device names and dyslexia conditions!!

Doobydoo · 29/09/2023 20:19

I have no idea how Alexia sounds like Alexa...I have a friend called Alexia....I have never thought it sounds like Alexa..she does however have people saying 'oo like the Alexa' urm nope!

felisha54 · 29/09/2023 20:19

@muddlingthrou I know an alexis who is male.

felisha54 · 29/09/2023 20:18

Honestly none. Just reminds me of my Alexa (echo) who never does as we ask. I know 2 older Alexa's who hate their name because of what most people associate it with.

Snugglemonkey · 29/09/2023 20:11

Alexis. The others are ruined. She may well get Lexi,is that OK?

I would go with Alexis Violet.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 29/09/2023 20:06

None! She won't thank you when everyone shouts "Ask Alexa".
Alexandra is nice though.

Headingforholidays · 29/09/2023 20:05

I have taught a couple of Alexias and never heard anyone making fun of it or been told they had a problem from other children so I think that would be fine. Personally I prefer Alexis.

KirstenBlest · 29/09/2023 19:52

@twostraws , it was a man's name for centuries before women started using it.

twostraws · 29/09/2023 17:50

Oh, Alexis is definitely a girl's name!

I can't not hear this:

However, it won't mean anything to the kids of her age, just the parents.

Alexa, on the other hand, that might still be around as the Amazon device.

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User6761 · 29/09/2023 17:41

I too thought Alexis was a male name. I'd go for Alexandra - lovely name and then you have a range of diminutives to choose from.