Alexandra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alexandra Name at a Glance

Name	Alexandra
Meaning	A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the marriage of the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alexandra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alexandra means “A feminine form of Alexander meaning defender of men, used in Britain since early 13th century; it became popular after the marriage of the 1863 marriage of future King Edward VII to Princess Alexandra of Denmark”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alexandra Name Origin

Our database records Alexandra under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alexandra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alexandra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alexandra

When considering Alexandra for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.