The nameAlexine
Alexine is a French feminine of Alexis, given quietly since the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Alexis, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect, to defend".
Origin
Greek, through Alexis.
History
Already given in the early 20th century, Alexine came back in the 1990s and peaked at the end of that decade. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Alexine
Alexine in France
Alexine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 330 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Alexine. Half of all babies named Alexine in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Alexine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexine mean?
Like Alexis, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect, to defend".
What is the origin of the name Alexine?
Greek, through Alexis.
Is Alexine a girl's or a boy's name?
Alexine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Alexine?
Variants and related names of Alexine include Alexis.