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Xander (male)

Variants:Xan (M) Zander (M)
Diminutive for:Alexander (M)
   
Source(s):
Personal communication [BMcL]
Notes:

English and Scottish short form of Alexander [q.v.], from Greek "defender" or "helper".
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