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Lex

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Boy Name day: April 22
Origin: Ancient Greek. Meaning: he who defends men.
From Alexandros, combination of alexein and andros.

Name day for Lex

April 22

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 (Ancient Greek) and meaning — he who defends men, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, Lex is rarely written as such: the Lexs are Alexs (22,451 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.

Frequently asked questions about Lex

What does Lex mean?

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

When is Lex's name day?

April 22, 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

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