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I was surprised to see they have both already left the top 100. They really didn't last very long. I still remember when these names were really stylish.
Which do you prefer, Alexis or Alexandra?
I think I prefer Alexis which is odd because I usually prefer the more classic choice. But I really like the sound of Alexis and it has a long history too.
What do you think of them?
Which do you prefer, Alexis or Alexandra?
I think I prefer Alexis which is odd because I usually prefer the more classic choice. But I really like the sound of Alexis and it has a long history too.
What do you think of them?
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I don't like either very well. My preferred choice is Alexa. That said, I would always choose Alexandra for the classic feel and breadth of nickname choices. I knew a couple of mean girls named Alexis, so maybe that's responsible for my dislike, but feels kind of sinister and reptilian as opposed to Alexandra's clunk.
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Alexandra.
I think Alexis seems masculine, and classic as such, and on a female in the US now it seems trendy and mediocre. It's basically the same trend as Alexa, Lexa, Lexi etc. Alexandra is more distinguished from these IMHO. I'd rather just see a girl/woman named Alex than one named Alexis.
I think Alexis seems masculine, and classic as such, and on a female in the US now it seems trendy and mediocre. It's basically the same trend as Alexa, Lexa, Lexi etc. Alexandra is more distinguished from these IMHO. I'd rather just see a girl/woman named Alex than one named Alexis.
This message was edited 7/22/2017, 3:38 PM
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I find Alexis terrible on a girl. Tbh most Alexis/Lexis that i've taught have been little cows, with the exception of one Lexiss who is lovely. Alexis on a boy is lovely
Alexandra is classic and gorgeous.
I also love Alexandria.
Alexandra is classic and gorgeous.
I also love Alexandria.
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Hi Perrine !!!
Alexis in my opinion is a strong, ancient, masculine name.
In reminds me the Russian Empire but also the Byzantine Empire.
Alexis on a girl is cheapy and tacky and cutesy imo.
Alexandra is more mature, strong, classic, shining.
It is evergreen and ageless.
Despite what I said I would not use it.
Alexis in my opinion is a strong, ancient, masculine name.
In reminds me the Russian Empire but also the Byzantine Empire.
Alexis on a girl is cheapy and tacky and cutesy imo.
Alexandra is more mature, strong, classic, shining.
It is evergreen and ageless.
Despite what I said I would not use it.
This message was edited 7/22/2017, 9:26 AM
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I think they will not really go out of style, just get pushed aside by more faddish names for a while.
I think they're both attractive, but Alexandra is just too puffed-up. It's like Victoria or Isabella, it thinks it's a one of a kind princess but it isn't.
Alexis is sleek and modern and I think it is more down to earth while still being a bit glamorous.
I think they're both attractive, but Alexandra is just too puffed-up. It's like Victoria or Isabella, it thinks it's a one of a kind princess but it isn't.
Alexis is sleek and modern and I think it is more down to earth while still being a bit glamorous.
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I think I prefer Alexis too. Like you I usually prefer the classic and definitely not the more modern dated option. At least, that's how Alexis feels to me. But I like the feisty, slightly tomboy feel of Alexis. Maybe because I love Alexandria, Alexandra has never quite matched up, whereas Alexis is more different, so I'm not comparing it as much. Plus I feel like Alexandra will likely become Alex, but Alexis has a better chance at remaining in full being shorter, although I really like Alex.
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I'm surprised Alexandra has left the top 100 already also, as I consider it in style and history identical to Victoria, and Victoria is hanging steady.
I far prefer Alexandra to Alexis. Alexandra is beautiful, elegant, and classic, and Alexis has always struck me as somewhat tacky. Also, since I've done a lot of reading on the last Russian royal family, and their son's name was Alexis, I have trouble seeing Alexis as a girls' name.
I far prefer Alexandra to Alexis. Alexandra is beautiful, elegant, and classic, and Alexis has always struck me as somewhat tacky. Also, since I've done a lot of reading on the last Russian royal family, and their son's name was Alexis, I have trouble seeing Alexis as a girls' name.
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Ah, that makes sense. I've only seen the names in textbooks.
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or wouldn't it be Alexander? I guess both would work but I know that Alexei is a very traditional name in Russia whereas I don't think Alexis has ever been as established for men in English speaking countries. I think it's an old classic in Greece. Maybe they translated it as Alexis because it is more similar in sound. I really like Alexei and I also love his sister's name Anastasia :) I like Tatiana, Nikolai and Maria too but never cared too much about the names Olga and Alexandra.
I agree that Alexandra and Victoria are both classics but Victoria seems much younger and nicer to me. I don't even know why. I noticed that unlike Victoria the name Alexandra wasn't even in the top 1000 until the 1915 then it fell out again and only returned to the top 1000 in the 1930s. Very surprising.
I agree that Alexandra and Victoria are both classics but Victoria seems much younger and nicer to me. I don't even know why. I noticed that unlike Victoria the name Alexandra wasn't even in the top 1000 until the 1915 then it fell out again and only returned to the top 1000 in the 1930s. Very surprising.
This message was edited 7/22/2017, 8:46 AM
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I would've thought it'd be Anglicised to Alexander as well. But I guess Alexis seems closer?
I'll admit I did eventually add Aleksy (I prefer the pronunciation), because of Alexei. I love Nikolai too, but not because of the Tsar. I feel like I should love Alexandra for her history, but I just don't quite feel it.
I'll admit I did eventually add Aleksy (I prefer the pronunciation), because of Alexei. I love Nikolai too, but not because of the Tsar. I feel like I should love Alexandra for her history, but I just don't quite feel it.
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Aleksandr is a separate Russian name.
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