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Lex

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: February 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: he who protects men.
From Greek Aléxandros, meaning 'the one who protects men'.

Name day for Lex

February 26

Why this day? Lex is a short form of Alex, 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 Alex. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — he who protects men, and shares its name day, February 26.

On birth records, Lex is rarely written as such: the Lexs are Alexs (311,517 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alex page. Lex is also a short form of Alexander, Alexa, Alexis.

Frequently asked questions about Lex

What does Lex mean?

Lex is a short form of Alex, which means he who protects men.

When is Lex's name day?

February 26, together with Alex: 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 Alex.

Lex's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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

Top 10

  1. Cécilia96%
  2. Elza83%
  3. Helena75%
  4. Eunice75%
  5. Irene71%
  6. Lidia71%
  7. Nadir71%
  8. Ilda67%
  9. Josefa61%
  10. Luzia57%

Love potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Cécilia74%
  2. Eunice65%
  3. Nadir61%
  4. Ilda61%
  5. Irene61%
  6. Lidia60%
  7. Elza59%
  8. Lourdes58%
  9. Teresa55%
  10. Josefa54%

Professional potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Helena56%
  2. Terezinha61%
  3. Josefa64%
  4. Benedita64%
  5. Irene66%
  6. Teresa67%
  7. Elza67%
  8. Lourdes69%
  9. Luzia69%
  10. Lidia71%

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Cécilia96%
  2. Elza84%
  3. Helena78%
  4. Lidia76%
  5. Irene72%
  6. Eunice70%
  7. Nadir68%
  8. Ilda67%
  9. Josefa61%
  10. Luzia56%
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