Alex

I honestly think it suits girls better now! I have a brother named Alex & this isn't a knock on him, but it's now been overused by boys & needs to even out!

All the boys I've met with this name are soooo nice. But only like some of the girls I've met with this name have been nice, by some girls I mean like one.

I think this is a very pretty name for someone of any gender. I can also see it as a nickname for Alexander for a boy or Alexandria for a girl. It is a bit overused, however. :)

Why the hell did I decide to read the comments😭 “its origin is male”, “perfect for a tomboy”, “for a strong masculine man”, “for non-binary”, “terrible for girls”, “unoriginal”, “plain”, “masculine”, “too overused so it's kind of unattractive”, “too boyish for a girl”, “one of the most boring names”, “ridiculous for girls”, “sounds masculine”...

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I’m Alexandra and now I feel like I have the ugliest name ever. And that feeling makes me think I’m ugly or defective as a girl. Gosh. I need to change the name right now! I don’t want to look tomboyish or masculine in the eyes of people just because of my name, which I didn’t even choose.

I think this name, personally, sucks. I met one Alex and he was terrible and as a whole, i think he really encapsulates the vibe "Alex" gives off.

I have this name, and although it is a little overused, as in the fact that I know 15 other Alexes, Alexs, whatever. But yeah, it may be overused, but at least if someone mispronounces your name, you can say that they are either an idiot, or someone from a different culture.

Alex, whether as a short form or given name is a great name for a male.

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I like, NOT all, but many unisex names, but until recently, I honestly didn't like this name for a female. Then, I met this wonderful, feminine, attractive young lady, and eventually changed my opinion. It is very possible that a perspective give reason for legitimate change.

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Personally though, this would still never happen, mind you, for strictly masculine sounding names such as Harper and Parker, or such as the ridiculous Piper.

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As I always have, I still find the names Alix, Alyx, Lexa, Lexi and Alexa attractive and suitable female names. All perfectly fine as a given name or short form. Though for a female, Alex itself, should strictly be used as a short form.

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If you're a girl who goes by Alex, do not underestimate or unrealistically try to discredit the fact its origin is male nor how a great one it is, by assuming to change this reality. That would just be silly, juvenile and narcissistic.

I think it suits every gender tbh.

Good name for a strong masculine man.

Perfect name for a tomboy.

If your name is Alex, you're either a jock or the weirdest person ether.

I absolutely love the name Alex for a girl, but for a boy it sounds cringe and gross.

Very popular name and a little overused but good name.

My name is Alex and everyone loves the name! I think if a girl is named Alex there's nothing wrong but manly it's more common for boys.

Alex is a cute and strong name. Terrible for girls.

This name is unoriginal. It's just a bad name.

I like the name Alexander and love the name Alexandra, but I prefer Alex as a masculine diminutive and Sasha as a feminine diminutive. Alex sounds stronger and Sasha sounds softer.

This is one of the best unisex names out there. I think I do prefer it on guys because it sounds handsome, but it sounds pretty at the same time. It makes sense, I guess: Alexander and Alexandra both have Alex in them - and Alexandra came from the former, explaining why Alex the diminutive is predominantly masculine.

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Some girls hate being nicknamed Sandy, Lexi and the like, so this is one of those other options for them to go by. It's good for different types of people due to its commonness - it's worn by so many different types of people! The normalcy of its usage gives the name an appearance of "ambiguous age". It's used throughout all generations, so there are grandparents with this name, too (believe it or not). I don't think it's too short to be a legal name. There are professionals with this name who have never had problems with being taken seriously for not having a "full" moniker. There were unrelated reasons involved (perhaps gender or cultural background). They might've been asked, "Is that short for something?" But I wouldn't mind being asked that, if I were an Alex. I'd love my name - even though I wouldn't be the only Alex at school! (There were 2, one had it as a short form.) I know it's illogical, but I would've liked being the only girl one. I would've felt tough and awesome.

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I also think that the non-English pronunciation 'A-LEHKS' is nice too. I might prefer it, I love the emphasis on the LEHKS part. Aaa-dorable. (Common though? Yes. Look at the statistics! I'm just saying that I understand the appeal. I wouldn't use it, however.)

Deff for both genders. Handsome for boys, sweet for girls. Favorite character in the Land of Stories book series!

Handsome for a boy, beautiful for a girl. Also perfect for people with other genders and genderless people as well. Other than Jordan, one of the most neutral names there is. I like that.

A plain yet nice name it is great on both genders but I prefer it on a boy since it's a bit "masculine" for a girl- don't take it the wrong way, I am not a sexist or anything. The name is a bit too overused so it's kind of unattractive, overall it is a great choice of name for your baby boy or baby girl.

Very handsome name, also it's a great name for both genders in my opinion.

It's alright as a masculine name, but not my style. Hate it on a girl.

I feel like it is a great example of a gender-neutral name. Is it my favorite? Not really, I feel like it is overused. Despite that, it is a good name.

I hate it, I despise it. It reminds me of bad things. The usage of the name Alex in the modern day is a bigger travesty than the holocaust.

It's a nice name. I prefer it on a boy, but it's fine on a girl too as long as it's short for Alexandra or something.

In my opinion, Alex is a cool name for boys. I don’t know, Alex is a little bit too boyish for a girl? But male Alex's have a really good personality (some of them) I really like that name.

Plain, yet strong!

I don’t like it for girls, but it’s fine for boys.

Probably, one of the most boring names! There is nothing interesting about this name. Boring, and just boring! It's alright as nickname for something like Alexander, but as full name, really? Immature, boring!

It's unisex, but ugh, so plain on either sex.

Awesome name for a man. Strong.

Only for boys, please. Alex is ridiculous for girls just by itself unless it’s short for Alexandra as a nickname.

I honestly don’t know what the fuss is about. Alex is a great name for both genders in my opinion.

Alex is not a female name in one bit. It is masculine, and is stronger as a masculine name. It’s a bit like calling your little girl ‘Felix’.

I want to have the name Alex. But instead I am a sad Katelyn :(

Okay, do NOT NAME YOUR KID ALEX- there is Alexia for a reason. ALEXANDER and Alex are names used by male Russian tsars.

I like Alex for a boy or a girl.

It sounds good even without the 'Ander' at the end, would definitely use it.

In my opinion - I don’t understand what makes Alex masculine only. I think it’s a nice name for both genders.

Alex is a great name for a man. Girls should stick to Frankie or Bobby.

I prefer Alex as a nickname for Alexandra. Alexandra is beautiful. I don't like Alexander at all, and I don't like Alex as a standalone for a boy or girl.

It’s alright.

It's nice on a boy as a nickname or a given name. For a girl, I like it as a nickname, but not so much as a given name.

Alex is a nice name, my boyfriends' name is Alex. Our relationship name is Calex- it is very weird.

It’s an okay (nick)name for both sexes. I like Alec better for a boy and Alexa for a girl.

I am a 6’5 270 pound bruiser and I love my name Alex. Not Alexander, my legal name is Alex.

Alex is a Man's name. Name girls Frank or Bob, that sounds better for girls. Alex is a cool name for an international player.

I know someone named Alex, and honestly, to me, unless you know that you want your girl to be tomboyish then I suggest that you just stick to Alex for a boy name.

Prefer it on girls because it sounds like Alice which is totally feminine. So naming a boy Alex is like to naming a boy Alice for me... not cool at all.

My brother's name, though technically his name is Alexander. It could be an awesome girl's name too and I think its nice.

I really don't see what makes Alex strictly masculine. It is a diminutive of Alexandria, Alexander, Alexia, Alexis, and so many other names. As a full name, it is used more for boys, but there are many girls and women who go by Alex as well. I think it is more interesting on girls.

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I think that "masculine" nicknames are cute on girls, like Philippa and Philomena to Phil, Jacqueline to Jackie, Maxine to Max, in some cases, rather than more "feminine" ones.

Alex/Alexis/Alexander in Greek means defender of man kind. I am a guy and my name is Alex and I like it. In my opinion it is masculine, simple and a good name.

Most people named Alexander go by Alex anyway, so it might as well be their given name.

I used to like it, now I’m getting kind of bored of it. There isn’t too much in it and too many people have the name. Like excessive amounts. I know more Alexs than I do of both boy and girls top 10 names. Each gender! It’s ridiculous!

Alex is the name for a bad ass mofo. Strong name for a man. Tons of celebrity examples Alex Rodriguez, Alex Smith, Alex Trebec etc.

Alex is a better (nick)name for a girl in my opinion.

Alex is a strong, great name. Sounds masculine and sexy.

Love the name for a strong, masculine man.

Alex is a guy's name. Strong, bad ass mofo.

My favorite name of all time! (Also from one of my favorite books).

My name is Alex (I'm a girl) and I hated it until just recently when I realized I only hated it because others did. I personally think this is a really cute name for a girl and for all those people who are saying Alex's are rude and snobby, that's very stereotypical. I don't think I'm rude or snobby and I've never met someone who told me I was.

This name is fine, and it's a safe choice... but it's boring. Plus, this name has been totally ruined for me by that alt-right lunatic Alex Jones.

Alex is a nice name. It’s a cute nickname for Alexander and Alexandra. As a full name, it suits both males and females! Strong, noble, and handsome for a boy, and delicate, sweet, and elegant for a girl! Normally I know what gender a unisex name leans towards, but Alex is an exception. I don’t know whether I prefer it for a girl or a boy. It may sound too masculine for a girl, yet too feminine for a boy! It’s still a great name. But nobody really uses it as a full name, typically as a nickname.

Why does it bother some people that Alex is used for girls as well as boys? Alexandra and Alexa are feminine names which both start with Alex. It's about the most legitimate unisex name there is.

Eh, not too big of a fan. I prefer it on a boy. I don't know what it is about this name, it's just... I don't like it. However, I do like the name Alexander, and I think it can be okay as a nickname.. I'm not one to judge on short first names (my full name is Allie) but, this needs more.

I love the name.

I personally think the name Alex is for boys. A full name on it's own and can be called Al for short. The name Alexa also appears in names like Alexander or Alexandra, and should be used as a feminine short form for women. The name Alex shouldn't remind you of a pet because it is a human used name. I also think that if your full name isn't really Alex then you should ask people to call you by your own real name.

It's not always the shortened version of Alexandra or Alexander, some boy at my school's name is just Alex. I think it's a great unisex name!
My actual name is Alexandra but I go by Alex (or close family members or friends call me Al), I love the name Alex, because it reminds me of pets and I love animals, they are pure, forgiving and playful. I am hoping to get my name changed to just Alex when I turn 18.

I personally think Alex should be used for BOYS only!

Alex - (English) is a full name on it's own, a male given name, the feminine form being Alexa. Al can also be used as a short form for Alex.

Alex is a man's name plain and simple. Can people stop this fad of giving male names to girls. I hear Frank is a beautiful name for a girl.

Stop naming girls "Alex". That 100% sounds like a boy name and nobody will think she's a girl when hearing her name.

My husband changed his name to Alex before we met. He's an extremely kind person who loves people and can bring the best out in everyone, so he lives up to his name perfectly. I had to write this to counter all the bad Alex's above commenters have met.
I personally can't really see this as a feminine name, it seems a bit tomboy-ish to me.

My friend's name is Alexandria but everybody calls her Alex for short.

I just named my first born son Alex. I wanted Alexander because my name is Philip and Alexander the Great's father was King Philip of Macedonia but my wife thought it was too historical and not enough Catholic... I hate religion... and love actual history. I am a man that loves the titans of history. If I had my way my goldfish would have been called Zeus instead of Dave. But the boy's name is Alex, (protector of men & defender of mankind) basically Flash savior of the universe.

Alex has always been my favorite name. It is a name that works for both boys and girls, and as soon as I am old enough, I am going to change my name to Alex.

I don't like just Alex, but my father gave me that name. I began to start disliking it when I was about 8. I thought it was a girl name. But then I realized Alex is usually short for Alexander or Alejandro. I don't like my first name because it's more like a nickname. Some people think it's short for Alejandro or Alexander, and I don't mind if they think that, because I wish that was true. But whenever they call me Alexander my dad tells them it's just Alex. My dad tells me he named me after him, but then I tell him he named me after what they CALL him, because his real name is Alejandro. I used to think it was short for something but my parents kept it a secret, but one day my mom showed me my birth certificate and it said Alex Eduardo. Also my last name isn't really Redwood. Luckily my mom gave me a full middle name, which is Eduardo. I like my middle name better than my first name, so that's why I put "A. Ed" on my username and my gaming name is "Ed Red". On stories I make in a notebook I put "by Ed [last name]. In my stories I make a lot of characters who are called by their middle names so they could relate to me. When I turn 18 I will make my name Alejandro Eduardo so I can make what my dad said true, and also so I can finally have a full, complete name. I celebrate Middle Name Pride Day every single day, because I have more pride of my middle name than my first name. I am sorry my comment is extremely long, but I hope people will read this.

A perfect girl name. Horrible on a boy. It makes me shudder just to think about considering naming a boy Alex. But if I get a daughter then I will name her Alex, I just know it.

Fantastic, would recommend.

My name is Alex and I think it is one of the best names in Australia
(I live in Australia).

Alex is a great name. My sister's name is Alex. Either boy or girl, Alex is still amazing. Sorry but if you're calling Alex stupid or ugly, think again!

It's okay as a nickname, but too nicknamey as a full name.

It makes a decent nickname but not a full name.

Not a biblical name is it, and why should it have to be? Church congregations have shrunk a lot over the decades in Britain, and not without good reason.
It's recognizably Greek, or Macedonian if you like. At the same time it is given to boys and girls without any ancestral link to those countries. It isn't too weird, although, depending on the surname it can sound a little thin. There are far more trendy, cruel and unusual names these days.
You might think it a bit more snappy and cool than Alexander - but why would you not name your son Alex as Alexander? Is it a bit too long for a parent with a fragile ego? Remember Emperor Alexander was The Great.

Alex sounds like a name a dog would have!

Other than Alex Trebek, I can't picture a 40 or 50 year old man named Alex so I'm not sure how well this name will age.

Quite frankly I'm sick and tired of hearing this name wherever I go, whether it be at school, work, on TV or anywhere in real life. It seems to be too common of a name, but at least it's not more common than John or Tom.

Alexander is an awesome name.
But why name your kid just "Alex"? Legally naming your kid a nickname is a bad idea. Why not name your kid the full name and call them by the nickname?
At least an Alexander can choose between his full name, Alex, Lex, Xander, and a lot more.

I'm not really a fan of the name Alex, but I do prefer it on a boy. I also agree with Epicanna27 in that it is silly just to name your child a name that is a diminutive of another name. And I especially feel for all of the girls who have Alex as their legal names because now substitute teachers will probably assume that Alex is a boy!

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I like the name Alexander (m) and love Alexandra (f), but I prefer Al as a masculine diminutive and Allie or Sasha as a feminine diminutive.

Considering Alex is my very own name (fully Alexandra), I tend to think other Alex's are similar to myself. And for the most part, I've found this to be quite true. Even though there's practically 100 of them at my school, of the ones I do know, we tend to be unique, weird, strong, and very creative. Many people have told me they couldn't see me with any other name.
I'm personally not too fond of the names Alexa or Alexis; At least for myself. I know an "Alyx" too, but that's a different story. The band teacher at my school calls me Al and I really like that.

A boring, bland, dull name that is too plain by itself.

I don't like this name. It seems plain and dull to me and better suited as a nickname.

I like the name Alex because that is my name. I was one of those kids that ran around every day and did NERF gun wars. I did like violence within my own boundaries. I am very caring and I always try to help people because I believe that no matter what, someone is having a worse day than me. I think that your name does not affect your actions. I grew out of my stage of violence. I have always, throughout my life, been kind to people.

Personally I have a close friend named Alex. Just Alex, and not Alexander. Honestly it suits him really well but I think that it would be a cool name for both boys and girls.

Alex is a name for a tough and hyper child. Alexandria or Alexandra sounds too princessy. Alexander sounds too intelligent.

I think Alex is a cute name for a girl but it originally sounds like a boys name but it's cute for anyone :)!

I actually really love this name, but not for a boy. While others hear masculiness (I know it's not a word but) I hear quite a bit more feminine in it. I also like the names Alexa or Alexis, but I find those names are too overused and popular. I know Alex is pretty overused but not as much as a lot of other names these days.

I've always had a good impression of the nickname Alex. Of those that I've met, I'd say there is a fairly even field of "kind Alex" bearers and "unkind Alex" bearers (although, perhaps slightly more of the initial). I think it is an incredibly nice nickname; very playful and young, but it suits up well for maturing. And at this moment, there is one particular Alex I know who gives a great reflection of it.

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In general, I prefer it on men. That said, I am one who loves a good masculine name on women. It could be wonderful on a girl, if you choose. I feel that there may be better options, though-- especially for someone like me, who, if trying to go less stereotypically feminine, may lean toward the likes of Benny, Ronnie, etc.

C'mon guys. A lot of people saying that Alexes are mean, bossy, rebellious etc. Well, I'm Alex. And a lot of people I know are Alex. But we are not like that!

The personality of an Alex always depends on his/her surroundings. If Alex grows up around other people and love, Alex will grow up as generous and kind. If Alex is exposed to the good and bad, and is told of the effects in the future, Alex will be aware of his choices in life.
In conclusion, it depends on how Alex is brought up. Alex's like to follow what they learned in the past.

Great gender-neutral name.

My name is Alex and I am a girl and I don't get why everyone is saying all the Alex's they have met are snooty and violent because I know for sure I'm not. I know quite a few Alex's (not girls) and they aren't violent at all and they are actually quite friendly. For all you people saying how snooty and violent we are you haven't met all the Alex's in the world, so who are you to judge? You're not perfect, no one is.

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I think the name Alex suits a girl more. I don't know why, but I think the name Alex on a boy... well I just don't like it that much. Also, girls called Alex are quite unique because I've never met one before. I know some girls can get picked on if they have a boy/girl name but I just ignore them and really, I don't think one person has asked me why I have this name.

I think the nickname "Lexi" is more attributed to girls and not for boys. For boys, it's more "Alex" or "Xander"... not "Lexi".

I would deffinately pick Alex for a boy. Something softer like Lexie or Alexis for a girl would be prefered if I was choosing the name for my child or a character in a story. Since I don't have kids yet but am a budding authress, I think in terms of which character does this name fit. I imagine an Architect with the face of Jim Caveizel, but that's just me.

A good nickname for either Alexander or Alexandra/Alexandria, all of which are names that I personally love. I like this nickname over Lexi/Lexie for girls because it seems more likeable, too. There is also the character Alex Louis Armstrong from the manga/anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It looks so strong and cute at the same time.

One of my best friends is named Alex, and she is a girl. And no it's not short for Alexandra, it's just Alex, and the name suits her. When we were in high school and there was a substitute it was funny seeing them call out the roll because we were pretty sure the teacher assumed she would be a boy! I like the name for both females AND males.

I think this is a bad name for girls, it is the best for a boy. Girls named Alex are very snobby and weird.

Ugh. I don't like this on a boy or a girl. I don't like variants of this name, either (i.e. Alexander, Alexandra, Alexei).

My youngest of three sons' name is Alex, just Alex, it is not short for anything. He is a strong, smart, sweet boy and the name suits him.

I LOVE this name because I have a friend and her name is Alex and she's so funny. I think this name is gender neutral but a bit overused. But still, I love it.

This name is very masculine and cool for a boy to have. For a girl it is too tomboyish.

I love this name for a girl.

I like this name for a boy or for a girl (more like a boy's nickname and girl's full name). I'm surprised that it's in the Slovenian top 100 because the letter X doesn't even exist in their alphabet.

My name is Alex, and I am female. My family speaks French, and they have always pronounced my name "A-lex". With the emphasis more towards the end of it. I find that spelling it "Alexe" causes people to say it like that. I think it sounds more feminine, but it is just a preference.

There's nothing I can find about this name that's bad. I wouldn't use it as a full name, but rather as a nickname for Alexander or Alexandra. It's short and simple and fits a child, because a four-syllable name is rather long for a child.

Alex is the name of my friend's older brother, but I also love the name as a girl's name. It sounds spunky, fresh, and cute. Whether it's Alex, Alexander, or Alexandra, I really like this name!

I think this name is more for a boy, than a girl. Alexa, maybe for a girl, but not Alex.

One of my best friends' name is Alex. He's a guy. I like it as a girl name for some people.

Wonderful, strong name for boys. When you hear the name you always assume it is a boy, Alexis, Alexa or other nicknames like Lexie or Ally are cuter for girls.

It's my name and I personally consider it cool. And that's not just because it's my name. =)

I think Alex sounds better on a boy than a girl. In my opinion. It is a very cute name for a little boy.

I like this name. It can work either way, if you've got a boy, or a girl. But I wouldn't name my son 'Alexander' and call him 'Alex'. I'd name him 'Alex' to start with. For a girl, Alex, is another name I wouldn't use as a nickname. It would be her real name.

That is my favourite name! Nickname for Alexandr(a) - a very imposing name. By the way, in Russia it has lots of variants: Sasha, Shoora, Sashulya, etc. The fact that it suits for both sexes makes Alex so popular. A magnificent name!

I love the name Alex. For guys and for girls, more for guys though.

This name is far too popular for me, and I must agree that many of the Alex-es I've met have been selfish, bossy, rude, unkind. I've also run across a few who spell their name "Alexs" or "Alexz", both of which I find terrible. I've also seen this name shortened to "Lex," which is not nearly as hideous as the previous two versions, but is still not anywhere near the top on my list.

I think Alex is a very good name.

Trust me never call a girl Alex. It is cruel! From personal experience having the name Alex as a girl is extremly annoying. People have actually said to me 'that's a boys name why are you called Alex?'. Also teachers at school call you Alec AND in primary school I always got blue name stickers. This was very upsetting as I was 5 and I was being singled out because of my name.

Alex Garcia! What a common name, I know. But I have a crush one one Alex Garcia. Thus, I love the name.

That is my favourite nickname and I love it. It is not used that much here in the country that I live in so it works nice for me.

This is my 17 year old brother's nickname. His name is actually Aleksandr, but only gets called that when he's in trouble. This nickname is okay, but I don't like it as much as his other nicknames (Lex, Lexi) because when we go to the mall or something other people will think I'm talking to them because their name is Alex.

My 12 month old daughter is named Alexandra and we call her Alex. I love it. I don't really feel it is overused as it seems like that was more of a trendy name in the yuppie 80s than it is now. I hate Ally and Lexie. My Alex will never be one of them!

I met a GIRL Alex, just yesterday. She was blonde with blue eyes. Alex definitely suited her. I personally like this name on both boys and girls, but mostly girls.

I love the name Alex - it's one of my favorite boys' names. My crush is named Alex, and he's not snooty or violent. Maybe you all were just looking in the wrong place.

I would never abbreviate a girl's name to Alex - it is so much more of a boy's name. I think it suits someone who is silly and goofy but with a good heart. The actor who played Alex Rider in the film Stormbreaker was also called Alex (Pettyfer) so it will always sound to me like a teenager's name.

I think Alex should be used for boys/men. It could be short for Alexander, or its own name. The feminine form of this name would be Alexa.

I really, really like this name, and it is one of the few masculine names that sounds cute on a girl, too. But much as I like it, it sounds very modern and fad-ish. Sure, there's Alex Trebek, but how many other Alex-s are there that are older than thirty?

In my opinion, I think it is a nicer nickname for Alexandra or Alexa. Most Alex's that are boys, I dare also agree are either snooty, violent or just bossy and also because I've met a few who are like that. A cute nickname could be "Ally."

I don't want to base this name on everyone bearing it, but of all the Alex's I've known and read about (contrary to the whole names Alexander or Alexandra which have grown fine to me) they are mostly either rebellious, violent, stern and bossy. They are usually in trouble and can get downright mean, although they usually (some of them!) end up doing a good cause but still.

A little too trendy, and I have met very mean people with this name (both male and female). No offense to the Alex-s out there.

For a boy - ICK, for a girl - cool.

I think Alex sounds cute and trendy, but it's a little overused nowadays.

It's a nice short name, but it sounds more masculine than feminine.

Alex is a cute little boy, brave, smart, kind and a defender of his friends and family, whose real name is Alexander, when he reaches the ages of about 15 or 17 he will be called fully by his name, but for now he is just Alex.

In my opinion, it's too overused. Alex sounds only OK to a character who reminds me of the name. LOL.

I much prefer Alex as a male name to a girl name. Though it is extremely popular, I still like it.

My son's name. I think it's more trendier than Alexander. A short and strong name.