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Alix
Pronounced AL-iks /ˈæl.ɪks/High
Meaning: French short form of Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); routes layeredMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alix is a French short form of Alexandra — from Greek, 'defender of the people' — and a medieval variant of Alice, 'noble' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, chic name, used for both sexes.
In the U.S. it appears in Francophile families. Rare, defender-or-noble at the root, and chic.
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What does the name Alix mean?
Alix shortens Alexandra ('defender of the people') or Alice ('noble'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Alix?
It's said AL-iks /ˈæl.ɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alix a boy or girl name?
Alix is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Alix?
Alix is a rare name in the U.S.