Though it is a nickname for Alexander, I think Lex is a bit girly sounding. Alex has a more masculine sound. Lex could work as a nickname for Alexandra or Alexa if that’s a full name for girls.
I definitely think this name is more feminine, but at the same time is very strong and straightforward (not to be sexist, I just think that kind of defines masculine versus feminine names). It also strikes me as gentle and sweet. Overall a good name.
― Anonymous User 12/5/2021
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It's a bold, strong nickname. No nonsense, streamlined, powerful.
On this page, under Related Names, OTHER LANGUAGES/CULTURES, it says "Alexander, Alexandros (Greek Mythology)". That is not correct. Alexander, or Alexandros in Greek, is the name of several ancient Greek historical characters, but not a single mythological character. Therefore "Greek Mythology" is incorrect. It should just say "Classical Greek".
Lex Lang, an American voice actor whose given name is Walter Alexis Lang, bears this names.
― Anonymous User 8/11/2015
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I've always had such a strong aversion to the female name/nickname Lex (and Lexie)... but I realize now that I actually find it interesting in male usage.
I find this a good name for both boys and girls, but not as a 'proper' name, as a nickname then yes I love it. Before I never actually thought of it as a nickname for a male, as always I thought it to be short for Alexa and Alexis.
In the book 'Jurassic Park' there is a girl called Lex. She also features in the first and second film versions. Probably for this reason, I think of Lex as more of a girls' name.
Lex is the name used by Superman villian Lex Luthor. According to Smallville TV series, Lex is short for Alexander, and this is most probably a link to Alexander the Great.