Alix

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Alix

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Alix is a diminutive form of the name Alexandra. Alexandra is the feminine form of Alexander. Originally it meant “Defender of the People,” from “alex” (defender), and “ander” (man).
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Alix is also considered a Latinized form of the name Alice.

History:
N/A
Please see Alexandra or Alice, for more information.

Pronunciation: al-ix.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Alexandra Fedorovna von Hessen (1872-1918)
The wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. She, her husband, and their five children were murdered by the Bolsheviks.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.002 % named Alix

Popularity of Alix:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

In France...
1900-1980: N/A
1988: 172nd most popular.
1990: 174th most popular.
2000: 118th most popular.