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Alexa

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Snowbell99 · 11/03/2022 11:10

Would you say that Alexa is still usable? Just wondering. I have always liked it and I prefer it over Alexandra.

The Amazon Alexa thing doesn't really bother me. But I read that it bothers people on the internet and the name has fallen significantly in the statistics so I am wondering.

Alexa, usable or not?

By the way this is a family name for me but as an alternative I also like Alexia. However, this would not be a first name, just middle name.

Do you like Alexia? Is it better than Alexa?

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WhatATimeToBeAlive · 11/03/2022 11:11

Middle name OK, but not as a first name due to the spiteful bullying that goes on.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 11/03/2022 11:13

I think unfortunately its now too 'Amazon'.

I like Alexis..

Sirzy · 11/03/2022 11:14

Alexis?

I wouldn’t use Alexa now.

toastofthetown · 11/03/2022 11:18

The Amazon Alexa might not bother you, but it might bother your daughter. The Alexa thing is very culturally ingrained and I can’t see it going anywhere. I wouldn’t say it’s totally unusable, but I’d certainly avoid it.

DoucheCanoe · 11/03/2022 11:25

I know a 5yo and 30yo Alexa - both get asked stupid questions 'for a laugh' from peers and it annoys them.

5yo has asked to change her name to Lexi and 30yo now introduces herself as Ally.

I'm not keen on Alexia, it makes me think of the word Dyslexia for some reason Hmm

MissCarolina · 11/03/2022 11:29

I wouldn't use it now. Alexis is nice.

Cryingbutstilltrying · 11/03/2022 11:32

As a middle name I think it would be fine.
DH has a cousin called Alexandra, known as Alexa all her childhood. Now in her 30s she uses Lex or Lexi as she got fed up of stupid comments.
It’s a shame, Alexa is a lovely name that I think has been spoiled a bit.

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 11/03/2022 11:37

In 20 years Alexa may well be long redundant in a technological sense but I suspect it will hang around as a cultural reference. It’s a lovely name but I’d avoid it these days.

demoness · 11/03/2022 11:53

I would avoid Alexa. Too much teasing potential because of the device. I do like Alexia (the given name has a completely different origin from the medical condition), but prefer the Italian form Alessia. Alessa is also quite nice.

mumof3girlsmustbemad · 11/03/2022 13:53

I have an Eleska.....So not officially Alexa but similar, although she does get called Alaska and also Alexa.
Only issue in our house is that our devices have to be renamed "echo" so not to confuse it lol

cherryonthecakes · 11/03/2022 14:04

I wouldn't as a first name. I bet people called Alexa get asked stupid questions all the time even when they are older than the Amazon device.

There are female names that are also car names and maybe it's time that means we don't hear Elise and think Lotus or Octavia and think Skoda.

Cakecakecheese · 11/03/2022 14:11

It'll just be awkward every time someone says her name and It'll set off any Amazon devices in the vicinity! If you have one at home you can change the name of it but that's not really possible when she's out and about.

cherryonthecakes · 11/03/2022 14:17

I would also worry about "Alexa doesn't know the answer" being a teasing point.

Luredbyapomegranate · 11/03/2022 15:06

Not really. Alexandra?

NewtoHolland · 11/03/2022 15:12

No Amazon have totally stolen it from being useable.. shame because it is a lovely name. I get that you don't mind but it'd be awkward for them going round millions of people's houses who use Alexa..at school etc..

peaceinourtime · 11/03/2022 19:45

Alexa is nice, I wouldn't get put off by the device. It is well known name in its own right.

KirstenBlest · 12/03/2022 14:36

Alexia is a rare condition in which reading comprehension is nonexistent or significantly limited due to brain injury, damage, or trauma.

NiLunNiLautre · 13/03/2022 16:15

It’s a nice name but alas now unusable because of the device. It would be like calling your child ‘toaster’ or something.

Other ‘Alex’ names are still useable though (I hope… I have one!)

KayEmAy · 17/03/2022 22:23

On one of my favorite shows a character is named, Lexa.

I would drop the first, A. :)

That being said, Alexa is lovely and any name is usable if you like it

Frazzled2207 · 17/03/2022 22:27

Not keen due to the Amazon link. Even if it doesn’t bother you it will likely bother her. Alexa will be sticking around I think.

I like Alexia but I was with one at school at nobody (except me and her) could say it properly! Everyone said Aleck-sha

MartinMartinMarti · 17/03/2022 22:27

I like it, but I think it’s tricky now which is a shame.

I know a great Alexina (Alex-eena) which I really like.

collieresponder88 · 18/03/2022 06:58

No I think people will shout at her !
Alexia could work

CoverYourselfInChocolateGlory · 18/03/2022 07:13

Yes, Alexis! Lovely name. It's what the daughter is called in Schitt's Creek and she's very glam Grin

DockOTheBay · 18/03/2022 07:51

@KirstenBlest

Alexia is a rare condition in which reading comprehension is nonexistent or significantly limited due to brain injury, damage, or trauma.
That is a little known condition and pronounced differently (AY-lexia rather than AL-exia)
SunshineAndFizz · 18/03/2022 08:10

Yeah soz, Amazon have nabbed it. I'd avoid. Alexia (adding 'i') is nice.