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Allie or Alex?
Those are my two favorite nicknames for Alexandra and I can't decide between them. Also, which spelling is your favorite: Ally, Allie, Ali, or another?Thanks! :)
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Alex. I've always loved that the best.:)
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AllieI just don't like the sound of Alex at all, not even on a boy, although I'd much rather see it on a boy than a girl, thats for sure.My personal favourite nn for Alexandra is Lexie.As for the spelling I prefer Allie, it looks more substantial, but I don't mind Ally either. I'd prn. Ali differentley and don't like the Ali G association.
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Allie
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AllyI've always loved the Ally spelling.Alix is GP, as well.
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AllyI knew an Alexandra that went by Xan, which always sounded masculine to me. Xandra is ok, though.
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Alex sounds stronger and Allie sounds softer. I suppose it depends on the personality of the person carrying the name.As for me, out of these two I prefer Alex, and like it for both males and females.However, my favorite nickname for Alexandra is Lexie, which sounds both strong and feminine.
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AllieAlex is 100 % masculine in my opinion.
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AgreedI also like Alex as a full name more than as a nickname - I can't explain, why. :PAllie is very sweet - I prefer this spelling - Ally looks weird and Ali is completely masculine to me (Muhammed Ali).
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I know an Alexandra who goes by Alix. I think it's unique without being too out there, ya know? She also goes by Andy on occasion.I think I prefer Allie.

This message was edited 5/16/2008, 6:08 AM

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Alex..
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Allie or something similar is best. Alex I've always found confusing and too masculine.
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I've known so many male Ali'sand I personally can't stand it on a girl. Go with Ally or Allie as a nickname.I don't see what's wrong with using Alex on a girl, so many of the posters say it's too masculine. To me Chris, Alex and Jo(e) used as nicknames are fine.
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Ali is horrible (reminding me of Ali G in da House ;)), Ally is 80s, but I love Allie.Alex is OK, but I find it too male.
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What, no love for Ali McGraw? :)
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No special love, no ;).
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Allyq
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Allie, for a girl. I don't like either but Alex is so masculine to me (and I even have a female friend named Alex.)
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Allie definitely gets my vote over Alex. Allie is such a sweet nickname, while Alex is all-boy imo and sounds so masculine.Personally, I like the spelling Allie best, though Ally is cute, too.
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AlexI think Alex is best. I don't like the nickname Ally though
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I prefer the sound of Allie to Alex. My favorite spelling is Allie.
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I much prefer Allie to Alex. Alex is more masculine in my opinion. I also prefer the spelling Alli (it's just the one I'm more familiar with).
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I prefer Lexie, Lexa, or Alexa over Allie or Alex as a nickname for Alexandra.If I had to pick between the two, I suppose Alex, although I'm not fond of it.Spelling of Allie I prefer: Ali.
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I prefer Allie, as it sounds a little more decisively feminine. I'd keep it spelled Allie.
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Allie! Alex is so masculine, generic and dull. I've never understood why people use it for girls. It's so very manly to me.Allie is my favorite spelling but since it's a nickname I don't really care. Alexa is another nickname I love.
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