Lexie

See also: lexie

English

Alternative forms

• Lexi, Lexy

Etymology

Diminutives +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈlɛksi/
• Rhymes: -ɛksi

Proper noun

Lexie (plural Lexies)

1. A female nickname, diminutive of the given names Alexis, Alexia, Alexandra or Alexandria.
   • 2010, Maggie O'Farrell, The Hand That First Held Mine, Headline, →ISBN, page 34:

     And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?

Descendants

• → Scottish Gaelic: Leagsaidh

Anagrams

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