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Alexandria (female)

Variants:Alexandra (F) Alexandrina (F) Alexina (F)
Diminutive(s):Alex (F)
Pet Name(s):Lexie (F)
Masculine form:Alexander (M)
   
Source(s): FreeCEN 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire
Notes:

Scottish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek "defender" or "helper". A very rare occurrence in the 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire.
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