Alexism & fFrench, English, Greek, Spanish, Ancient Greek From the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints. It is used somewhat interchangeably with the related name Ἀλέξιος or Alexius, borne by five Byzantine emperors.... [more]
AmyntasmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἀμύντωρ (amyntor) meaning "defender". This was the name of several kings of Macedon.