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Alexandra - what kind of girl is she?

39 replies

runningandjumping · 26/03/2014 12:34

Opinions please!

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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'.

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 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 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.

threepiecesuite · 26/03/2014 21:25

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

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.

Starofsteve · 26/03/2014 21:46

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

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.

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.

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

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.

singaporeswing · 27/03/2014 04:17

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

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.

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.

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