However it was given to many saints and emperors in the past who were male.

Alexis meaning and origin. From the Greek name Αλεξις Alexis which meant helper or defender derived from Greek αλεξω alexo to defend to help. The personal name owed its popularity in the Middle Ages to St. Derived from the Greek alexo Alexis means defender.

Meaning History. Name made popular due to the TV character Alexis Carrington on Dynasty played by Joan Collins. Alexis is an an amazing girl who is beautiful but does not realize it most of the time.

She has insecurities and isnt the best at picking a partner but most people do not deserve her anyway. Russian diminutive form of Alexander. It is of Greek origin and the meaning of Alexis is defender.

From the Greek name Ἄλεξις Alexis meaning helper or defender derived from Greek ἀλέξω alexo meaning to defend to help. In American origin the meaning of name Alexis is. This is the culture in which the name originated or in the case of a word the language.

Defender of men helper. Alexis is used as both a boys and girls name. The name Alexis is of Greek origin.

From the personal name Alexis ultimately from Greek alexios helping defending. Alexander the Great was a 4th century Macedonian king for whom the Egyptian city of Alexandria is named. Name made popular due to the TV character Alexis Carrington on Dynasty played by Joan Collins.