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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.
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