Alex
Short for Alexander
Alex is a given name, usually short for Alexander or Alexandra.
It works equally well for men and women, making it a popular gender-neutral choice.
The name appears frequently in compound forms: Alex texted to say he'd be late, I'm meeting Alex for coffee.
As a standalone name rather than nickname, Alex has grown increasingly common since the late twentieth century.
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- unisexSuitable for any gender
- given namePersonal name from birth
- pet nameAffectionate nickname for loved ones
Sasha · Lex · Xander · Alexa · personal · identity · namesake · baptismal
One who safeguards others
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
sentinel · custodian · bulwark · warden · watchdog · escort · advocate · bodyguard
One who aids another
- aideSupporting staff member
- supporterOne who backs another
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- allySupportive partner
partner · facilitator · contributor · backer · advocate · right-hand · sidekick · wingman
Easy to engage with
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- affableWarm and approachable
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
sociable · warmhearted · outgoing · pleasant · good-natured · cheerful · companionable · gregarious
Person with authority over others
manager · executive · administrator · head · governor · supervisor · strategist · authority
nickname
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- unisexSuitable for any gender
- given namePersonal name from birth
pet name · Sasha · Lex · Xander · Alexa · personal · identity · namesake · baptismal · moniker
protector
One who safeguards others
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- championTop competitor, or advocate
safeguard · sentinel · custodian · bulwark · warden · watchdog · escort · advocate · bodyguard · security
assistant
One who aids another
- aideSupporting staff member
- supporterOne who backs another
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
ally · partner · facilitator · contributor · backer · advocate · right-hand · sidekick · wingman · teammate
approachable
Easy to engage with
genial · sociable · warmhearted · outgoing · pleasant · good-natured · cheerful · companionable · gregarious · welcoming
commander
Person with authority over others
boss · manager · executive · administrator · head · governor · supervisor · strategist · authority · visionary
- smart alecAnnoying show-off wit
- Alexander the GreatMacedonian empire builder
- Alexander HamiltonFounding father, financial architect
- Alex Jones
- Alex Rodriguez
- Alexander Graham BellTelephone's Scottish-born creator
Alexis, Alexander, Alexandria, Alejandro, Alexandra, Alec, Alexei, Alessandra