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Alexander/Alexandra come from 'alexo' (to defend, to help) and 'aner' (man). As a name on its own, Alex coincides more simply with 'alexos'.
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Usage: English, Spanish, Greek, Russian
Meaning: Short form of names with this element.
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Meaning: Short form of names with this element.
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This does not have to be considered a shortened version of Alexander or the like; "Alex" or "alexo" means "defend," which seems like a fine name to me.
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