Gender of Alexandra.
Alexandra is a name usually given to females.
In a sample of all names from the US Census during the years 1890 to 2006, all of the children named Alexandra were girls.
Even though Alexandra is female, why is it sometimes used for boys? Often a name is taken from a neutral concept with no implied gender. Sometimes the name can be derived from two different sources, one male and one female. Names sometimes change gender over time!
Meanings of the name Alexandra.
The following meaning is associated with the name Alexandra:
- Protector of mankind
Closely related variants of the name Alexandra have the following meanings:
- Defender of mankind
- One who assists men
- Helper
- Defender
- Leader
- Protector of humanity
Origins of Alexandra.
One origin of Alexandra is Greek.
The origins of names associated with Alexandra are: Spanish, Gaelic, Scottish, Basque, Biblical, French, English, American, Italian and Russian.
Names related to Alexandra.
Some names related to Alexandra are: Alandra, Alasdair, Aleck, Alesandese, Alexander, Alexandre, Alexandrea, Alexi, Alexine, Alistaire, Alister, Alixandra, Allister, Alondra, Alyssandra, Alyx, Lexa, Lexandra, Lexann, Lexi, Lexia, Lexie, Lexine, Lisandra, Olexa, Sandro, Sandy, Sasha, Xander, Xandy and Zander.
Names with the same meaning as Alexandra are: Alastair, Alex, Alexa, Alexander, Alexis, Lexi, Lexiss and Saskia.
Lucky numbers for Alexandra.
The numerological number for the name Alexandra is 9.
Some two digit lucky numbers for Alexandra are: 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99.
What does this mean? If you believe in numbers having mystical powers, it could be something very important. You could look for a spouse with the same numerological number and choose your house or the date of an important even based on it. For most of us it is just a bit of fun. See if you have the same numerological number as any special person in your life.
How do you work out your numerological number? You use a special alphabet which gives a value to each of letters and then add the values of the letters in your name. You can see excactly how we calculated nine as the lucky number for Alexandra here: Calculating lucky numbers for Alexandra.
Name Days for Alexandra.
Name days are different in different countries and for different religions. They are often the memorial date of a saint who has the same name.
Often there are many saints with they same name, so you have a wide choice of name days!
Some name days for Alexandra are:
- January 2 (Slovakia).
- January 2 (Germany).
- February 17 (Sweden).
- March 21 (Austria).
- April 21 (Czech).
- April 21 (Germany).
- May 18 (Hungary).
- August 30 (Greece).
- August 30 (Greece).
Popularity of Alexandra.
Alexandra was most popular in the year 1996, where it was at position twenty-six for the whole of the USA.
Alexandra decreased in popularity between 2001 and 2006 from position thirty-eight to position forty.
The most popular decade for the name Alexandra was from 1990 to 1999.
The last time that the name was in the top 1000 names in the USA census data was in 2006, where it was at position forty.
Actors
There are forty-two Actors called Alexandra.
Here are the first ten. See Actors who have the name Alexandra for the full list.
- Alexandra Dahlström
Alexandra Dahlström is an Actor... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Dahlström)
- Alexandra Wentworth
Alexandra Wentworth is an Actor... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Wentworth)
- Alexandra Lydon
Alexandra Lydon (born 1979) is an Irish & American television, film, and theatre actress.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Lydon)
- Alexandra Bastedo
Alexandra Bastedo is an Actor... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Bastedo)
- Alexandra Bokyun Chun
Alexandra Chun (born Bok Yun Chun 11 February 1967) is an actress and filmmaker of Korean ancestry living in Los Angeles.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Bokyun Chun)
- Alexandra Tydings
Alexandra Tydings is an Actor... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Tydings)
- Alexandra Isles
Alexandra Isles is an Actor... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Isles)
- Alexandra Maria Lara
Alexandra Maria Lara is an Actor... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Maria Lara)
- Alexandra Paul
Alexandra Paul is an Actor... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Paul)
- Alexandra Holden
Alexandra Holden is an Actor... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Holden)
Writers
There are twenty-four Writers called Alexandra.
Here are the first ten. See Writers who have the name Alexandra for the full list.
- Alexandra David-Néel
Alexandra David-Néel is a Writer... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra David-Néel)
- Alexandra Kollontai
Alexandra Kollontai is a Writer... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Kollontai)
- Alexandra Marinina
Alexandra Marinina (born June 16, 1957, real name Marina Anatolyevna Alekseyeva) is a best-selling Russian writer of detective stories.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Marinina)
- Alexandra Ripley
Alexandra Ripley, née Braid (January 8, 1934 - January 10, 2004) was an American writer best known as the author of Scarlett (1991), the sequel to Gone with the Wind. Her first novel was Who's the Lady in the President's Bed?... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Ripley)
- Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra Fuller is a Writer... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Fuller)
- Alexandra Pelosi
Alexandra C. Pelosi (born on October 5, 1970 in San Francisco, California)California Birth Index is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer based in New York City.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Pelosi)
- Alexandra Hasluck
Dame Alexandra Hasluck, AD, alternatively named Lady Hasluck (26 August 1908 – 18 June 1993), was an author and social historian in Western Australia. She was the wife of Sir Paul Hasluck, Governor-General of Australia 1969-74.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Hasluck)
- Alexandra Shulman
Alexandra Shulman OBE (born 1958) is the editor of the British edition of Vogue. She is one of the country's most oft-quoted voices on fashion trends.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Shulman)
- Alexandra Motschmann
Alexandra Motschmann, born in Munich, Germany, has published several poetry booksISBN 3890868649 Menschliche Gedichte - Human Poems ISBN 978-3-939321-08-8 Sinn und I(h)rsinn and won several awards. Lifestyle and beauty are her main subjects.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Motschmann)
- Audrey Alexandra Brown
Audrey Alexandra Brown is a Writer... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Audrey Alexandra Brown)
Models
There are eight Models called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Kitchin
Alexandra Kitchin is a Model... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Kitchin)
- Alexandra Béres
Alexandra Béres (Béres Alexandra in Hungarian; born May 7, 1976) is fitness world champion (Ms. Fitness World `96), curling pro and a magazine cover model from Hungary.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Béres)
- Alexandra Kamp
Alexandra Kamp is a Model... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Kamp)
- Alexandra Rosenfeld
Alexandra Rosenfeld is a Model... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Rosenfeld)
- Alexandra Mazur
Alexandra Mazur (born in 1986 in Moscow) was elected The Beauty of Russia in July 2006, while competing with 44 other contestants from various regions of Russia. During the pageant, she represented her home city of Moscow.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Mazur)
- Alexandra Ivanovskaya
Alexandra Ivanovskaya (Russian: Александра Ивановская) was born in Khabarovsk, RussiaPeople's Daily Online - Alexandra Ivanovskaya crowned Miss Russia 2005 in 1989. She was crowned "Miss Russia 2005" in Moscow on December 22Alexandra Ivanovskaya crowned Miss Russia 2005.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Ivanovskaya)
- Alexandra Cheron
Alexandra Cheron is a Model... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Cheron)
- Alexandra Crandell
Alexandra Crandell is an American fashion model and television personality best known for her appearance on MTV's The City.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Crandell)
Journalists
There are seven Journalists called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Pelosi
Alexandra C. Pelosi (born on October 5, 1970 in San Francisco, California)California Birth Index is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer based in New York City.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Pelosi)
- Alexandra Shulman
Alexandra Shulman OBE (born 1958) is the editor of the British edition of Vogue. She is one of the country's most oft-quoted voices on fashion trends.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Shulman)
- Alexandra Robbins
Alexandra Robbins (born in 1976) is an investigative journalist, lecturer, and author. Her books focus on young adults, education, and modern college life and its aspects that are often overlooked or ignored by college administrators .... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Robbins)
- Alexandra Potter
Alexandra Potter (born 8 May 1970) is a British author.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Potter)
- Alexandra Szacka
Alexandra Szacka is the current CBC/Radio-Canada correspondent in Moscow. She was assigned there in Fall 2007.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Szacka)
- Alexandra Penney
Alexandra Penney is an American author best known for her 1982 best-selling book How to Make Love to a Man who was also an editor at Self magazine and has been credited as one of the creators and popularizers of the pink ribbon as a symbol for awareness of breast cancer.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Penney)
- Alexandra Berzon
Alexandra Berzon is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering Las Vegas.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Berzon)
Queens
There are five Queens called Alexandra.
- Alexandra of Denmark
Alexandra of Denmark is a Queen... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra of Denmark)
- Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse) is a Queen... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse))
- Alexandra of Greece and Denmark
Alexandra of Greece and Denmark is a Queen... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra of Greece and Denmark)
- Salome Alexandra
Salome Alexandra is a Queen... (extract from the wikipedia article on Salome Alexandra)
- Alexandra Feodorovna (Charlotte of Prussia)
Alexandra Feodorovna (Charlotte of Prussia) is a Queen... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Feodorovna (Charlotte of Prussia))
Tennis Players
There are three Tennis Players called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Stevenson
Alexandra Stevenson is a Tennis Player... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Stevenson)
- Alexandra Fusai
Alexandra Fusai is a Tennis Player... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Fusai)
- Alexandra Dulgheru
Alexandra Dulgheru is a Tennis Player... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Dulgheru)
Diplomats
There are three Diplomats called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Kollontai
Alexandra Kollontai is a Diplomat... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Kollontai)
- Alexandra Bugailiskis
Alexandra Bugailiskis (born January 9, 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a current Canadian diplomat. Since April 2007 she has been the Assistant Deputy Minister for the America's Strategy and until September 2007 also the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Bugailiskis)
- Alexandra Uteev Johnson
Alexandra Uteev Johnson is a Diplomat... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Uteev Johnson)
Film Directors
There are three Film Directors called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Cassavetes
Alexandra Cassavetes (born 21 September 1965), nicknamed "Xan", is an American actress and director. She is the daughter of actor-director John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Cassavetes)
- Alexandra Hedison
Alexandra Mary Hedison (born July 10, 1969 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress, playing in the series The L Word on Showtime. She is the daughter of actor David Hedison and actress Bridget Hedison and the sister of Serena Rose Hedison.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Hedison)
- Alexandra Ares
Alexandra Ares (born as Alexandra Grigorescu, Bucharest) is a bilingual Romanian American writer living in New York, NY.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Ares)
Olympic Medalists
There are three Olympic Medalists called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Meissnitzer
Alexandra Meissnitzer (born 18 June 1973) is a retired alpine skier from Austria. Her specialities are the Downhill, Super-G and Giant Slalom disciplines.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Meissnitzer)
- Alexandra Zabelina
Alexándra Zabélina (Born on 11 March 1937 in Moscow) is a former Soviet Olympic fencer. The Champion of 1960, 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games in team championship.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Zabelina)
- Alexandra Barre
Alexandra Barré (born January 29, 1958) is a Hungarian-born Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s to the early 2000s. She won two medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles with a silver in the K-2 500 m event and a bronze in the K-4 500 m event.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Barre)
Ambassadors
There are two Ambassadors called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Kollontai
Alexandra Kollontai is an Ambassador... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Kollontai)
- Alexandra Bugailiskis
Alexandra Bugailiskis (born January 9, 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a current Canadian diplomat. Since April 2007 she has been the Assistant Deputy Minister for the America's Strategy and until September 2007 also the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba.... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Bugailiskis)
Skiers
There are two Skiers called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Meissnitzer
Alexandra Meissnitzer (born 18 June 1973) is a retired alpine skier from Austria. Her specialities are the Downhill, Super-G and Giant Slalom disciplines.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Meissnitzer)
- Alexandra Coletti
Alexandra Coletti (born August 8, 1983) is an Italian alpine skier who competed for Monaco in the 2006 Winter Olympics. She also received silver in downhill at a 2005 Europa Cup race.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Coletti)
Photographers
There are two Photographers called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Hedison
Alexandra Mary Hedison (born July 10, 1969 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress, playing in the series The L Word on Showtime. She is the daughter of actor David Hedison and actress Bridget Hedison and the sister of Serena Rose Hedison.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Hedison)
- Alexandra Boulat
Alexandra Boulat (May 2, 1962 – October 5, 2007) was a leading French photographer born in Paris, France. She was trained in graphic art and art history at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Boulat)
Dancers
There are two Dancers called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Danilova
Alexandra Danilova is a Dancer... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Danilova)
- Alexandra Ansanelli
Alexandra Ansanelli was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and at The Royal Ballet, London. She trained at City Ballet's affiliated School of American Ballet before joining NYCB and in 2003 was named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch".... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Ansanelli)
Comedians
There are two Comedians called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Wentworth
Alexandra Wentworth is a Comedian... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Wentworth)
- Alexandra Fuentes
Alexandra Fuentes is a Comedian... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Fuentes)
Classical Composers
There are two Classical Composers called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Fol
Alexandra Fol (born July 11, 1981) in Sofia, Bulgaria is a Bulgarian-Canadian composer who resides in Montréal, Canada.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Fol)
- Alexandra du Bois
Alexandra du Bois (born August 16, 1981 in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is an American composer and violinist living in New York.... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra du Bois)
Mathematicians
There is one Mathematician called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Bellow
Alexandra Bellow (formerly Alexandra Ionescu Tulcea), is a mathematician from Bucharest, Romania, who has made substantial contributions to the fields of ergodic theory, probability and analysis.... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Bellow)
Kings
There is one King called Alexandra.
- Princess Alexandra of Bavaria
Princess Alexandra of Bavaria is a King... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Princess Alexandra of Bavaria)
Painters
There is one Painter called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Nechita
Alexandra Nechita is a Painter... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Nechita)
Philosophers
There is one Philosopher called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Kollontai
Alexandra Kollontai is a Philosopher... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Kollontai)
Explorers
There is one Explorer called Alexandra.
- Alexandra David-Néel
Alexandra David-Néel is an Explorer... (extract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra David-Néel)
Physicians
There is one Physician called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Adler
Alexandra Adler (September 24, 1901 – January 4, 2001) was a neurologist and the daughter of psychoanalyst Alfred Adler. She has been described as one of the "leading systematizers and interpreters" of Adlerian psychology.... ( from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Adler)
Poets
There is one Poet called Alexandra.
- Audrey Alexandra Brown
Audrey Alexandra Brown is a Poet... (extract from the wikipedia article on Audrey Alexandra Brown)
Emperors
There is one Emperor called Alexandra.
- Princess Alexandra of Bavaria
Princess Alexandra of Bavaria is an Emperor... (extract from the wikipedia article on Princess Alexandra of Bavaria)
Saints
There is one Saint called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse) is a Saint... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse))
Soccer Players
There is one Soccer Player called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Riley
Alexandra Riley is a Soccer Player... (excerpt from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Riley)
Swimmers
There is one Swimmer called Alexandra.
- Alexandra Paul
Alexandra Paul is a Swimmer... (abstract from the wikipedia article on Alexandra Paul)