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Lex

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: July 17
Origin: Ancient Greek. Meaning: Defender, one who comes to the aid.
From the Greek Alexios, derived from the verb alexein "to defend, to aid, to ward off".

Name day for Lex

July 17

Why this day? Lex is a short form of Alexis, and shares its name day.

Lex is celebrated in France and Argentina on July 17; the United States on February 20; Italy on April 22; Brazil on February 26.

The story of the name Lex

Lex is a short form of Alexis. It keeps its origin (Ancient Greek) and meaning — defender, one who comes to the aid, and shares its name day, July 17.

On birth records, Lex is rarely written as such: the Lexs are Alexiss (150,855 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alexis page. Lex is also a short form of Alex, Alexane, Lexie.

Frequently asked questions about Lex

What does Lex mean?

Lex is a short form of Alexis, which means defender, one who comes to the aid.

When is Lex's name day?

July 17, together with Alexis: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lex a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alexis.

Lex's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

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