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Lex

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: July 17 In French: Lexi
Origin: Greek. Meaning: the defender.
Comes from the Greek Alexios, sharing its protective root with names like Alexander.

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 on February 17; the United States on February 20; Italy on April 22; Brazil on February 26; Argentina on July 17.

The story of the name Lex

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

On birth records, Lex is rarely written as such: the Lexs are Alexiss (196,367 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alexis page.

Frequently asked questions about Lex

What does Lex mean?

Lex is a short form of Alexis, which means the defender.

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Stella46%
  2. Nelida55%
  3. Nilda57%
  4. Osvaldo60%
  5. Oscar62%
  6. Ramona62%
  7. Pedro62%
  8. Margarita63%
  9. Mirta64%
  10. Susana65%

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Stella42%
  2. Haydee42%
  3. Horacio46%
  4. Carmen51%
  5. Nelida51%
  6. Dora52%
  7. Angelica53%
  8. Edith53%
  9. Elsa53%
  10. Elvira53%

Professional potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor46%
  2. Haydee47%
  3. Ramona51%
  4. Maris51%
  5. Susana55%
  6. Pedro55%
  7. Margarita56%
  8. Nelida56%
  9. Gloria57%
  10. Oscar57%

Crush potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Nelida42%
  2. Ramona51%
  3. Nilda52%
  4. Mirta54%
  5. Norma56%
  6. Dora58%
  7. Osvaldo60%
  8. Horacio60%
  9. Felix61%
  10. Hilda62%
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