Alexandria
al-eg-ZAN-dree-ah
✦ Meaning
“The feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men.' Alexandria was the name of cities founded across Alexander the Great's empire; the most celebrated, Alexandria in Egypt, became the ancient world's foremost centre of learning, home to the legendary Library of Alexandria and the scholar Hypatia.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #464 in the United States.
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Famous Bearers
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Queen Alexandria of the United Kingdom
- Hypatia of Alexandria
Similar Names
Cross-Cultural Notes
The English rendering of the great Hellenistic city name; variants include Alessandria (Italian), Alejandria (Spanish), Alexandrie (French)
People Also Ask
The feminine form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men.' Alexandria was the name of cities founded across Alexander the Great's empire; the most celebrated, Alexandria in Egypt, became the ancient world's foremost centre of learning, home to the legendary Library of Alexandria and the scholar Hypatia.
Alexandria is currently ranked #464 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for Alexandria include Alex, Lexi, Allie, Ria, Xandria.
Names that pair beautifully with Alexandria include Victor, Jonathan, Irina, Mikhail, Natasha.