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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Lex

Love potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Simone42%
  2. Selene42%
  3. Iona42%
  4. Marli42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Lola42%
  7. Suzie42%
  8. Cerise42%
  9. Zana42%
  10. Zelda42%

Professional potential for Lex

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Rossana42%
  3. Cleopatra43%
  4. Zelda45%
  5. Cerise45%
  6. Mira46%
  7. Rita47%
  8. Nereida47%
  9. Gina48%
  10. Simone48%

Crush potential for Lex

Top 10

  1. Rita96%
  2. Katia96%
  3. Magali96%
  4. Kathia96%
  5. Cathia96%
  6. Lucia96%
  7. Marcia96%
  8. Maribel96%
  9. Susie96%
  10. Lucy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Simone42%
  2. Andrea42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. Raimunda42%
  5. Aparecida42%
  6. Marli42%
  7. Ruth42%
  8. Norma45%
  9. Vilma47%
  10. Ramona50%
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