Details for the forename Alexa

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Alexa (female)


Variants:	Alexis (F)
Diminutive(s):	Alex (F)
Pet Name(s):	Lexie (F)
Derivative of:	Alexandra (F)
Masculine form:	Alexander (M)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP Private communication.
Notes:	Scottish feminine form of Alex + -a and hence a short form of Alexandra. NB: Occasionally, in transcribing old documents, Alexa has been confused with Alexr. i.e. Alexander.