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Alexa, Alexia or Alexis ?

61 replies

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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teenysaladandsniffofarose · 29/09/2023 12:14

Alexa is just an Amazon device to me nowBlush

Alexia is pretty though.

teenysaladandsniffofarose · 29/09/2023 12:14

Or what about Alicia?

Madmax1992 · 29/09/2023 12:16

Alexis x

FoodFann · 29/09/2023 12:20

Alexis Madison

JamSandle · 29/09/2023 12:38

Alexis

KirstenBlest · 29/09/2023 12:50

Alexis Madison Surname will sound like an accountancy firm

tedybear · 29/09/2023 13:12

Alexa is beautiful but Amazon have ruined it.

I'd prob go with Alexandria or Alexis.

RuthW · 29/09/2023 13:33

I don't think you can use any of those

Longdarkcloud · 29/09/2023 16:38

A relative of mine, now in-her 20’s is called Alexis. Around the time she was born the name became quite popular for girls but I have never met a male Alexis.
I think Alexis is rarely used in this country for boys but is more common inEastern Europe.
I love Alexandria (with so many nn if desired) but if you want a shorter name Alexia or Alexis are lovely

catnipevergreen · 29/09/2023 16:48

My DDs middle name is Alexandra

YouJustDoYou · 29/09/2023 16:49

"Alexa, please pass me a pencil". "Alexa, play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

Alexandra is a lovely name.

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.

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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KirstenBlest · 29/09/2023 19:52

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

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.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 29/09/2023 20:06

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

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.

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.

felisha54 · 29/09/2023 20:19

@muddlingthrou I know an alexis who is male.

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!

DiscoBeat · 29/09/2023 20:23

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

Doobydoo · 29/09/2023 20:23

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

YourWinter · 29/09/2023 20:25

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

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!

Depresssssion · 29/09/2023 20:31

Alexa is ruined now because of the Amazon device!