One of My Favorite Names

[sifukatara.livejournal.com]

I've always LOVED the name Alexandria for a wee girl. I actually took care of a wee girl who was named Alexandria in the daycare center I used to volunteer at. She was a sweetheart and smart as anything. Her nickname was Lexi. I've always liked that nickname as well. If I did name one of my wee girls Alexandria, I'd use Lexi as a nickname and Faith as a middle name. What does everyone think?

Comments

[alexandria-skye.livejournal.com]

i'm biased ;) i like it.

[lustdumpster.livejournal.com]

alexandria used to be my favorite name when i was in like sixth grade. i've grown out of it, but i don't hate it. i have a friend with that name who goes by ria.

[dustkitty.livejournal.com]

I like it a lot, but I wouldn't use it, since there's an area nearish here called Alexandria. If we lived somewhere else, it would definitely be on the list.

I like Lexi as a nickname for it.

[0o-faerie.livejournal.com]

As I already said in my other comment, I want to pronounce Alexandria as Alex-an-dree-ah. Is that how it's supposed to be, or is it supposed to be pronounced like Alexandra?
I like it, though.

[miss-tee.livejournal.com]

why would it be pronounced like Alexandra?

[0o-faerie.livejournal.com]

Because I've seen it pronounced Alexandra before (yeah, I don't get it either) and because in her other comment, she said the names she mentioned were 'unique spellings of common names'. To me Alexandria is not a different spelling, but a complete other name than Alexandra.

I'm really not trying to be annoying or anything, I was just wondering whether it was supposed to be pronounced like Alexandra, or not.

[luvahs.livejournal.com]

I like it, but I, like dustkitty said, work/live near an area called Alexandria so I wouldn't use it. Plus, Lexi is cute. There's also Ali and Alexa and soo many other nicknames to choose from as she grows :)

[surrealkiller.livejournal.com]

I totally read your post in my head with a Scottish/Irish accent, since you say "Wee" instead of little.

'tis cute.

[sweatydog.livejournal.com]

I prefer Alejandra but thats a family thing :)

[arbus.livejournal.com]

i dont mind alexandria, its pretty. but i dont like lexie. its too immature, i think. but i dont like alex either, i think its too overused for girls.

[arbus.livejournal.com]

oh ps: but i LOVE the name faith! it is on my list (for first names) and alexandria faith is beautiful.

[admirari.livejournal.com]

my sis is Alexandra (known as Lexi to her friends and Lexie to her fam) :D

[freezemyazaleas.livejournal.com]

I like it, but I like Alexandra a lot better. Either way, I'd use Ally or Alex as a nickname instead of Lexi.

[miss-tee.livejournal.com]

I like alot Alexandria but I hate Lexi.

[sloane-hd.livejournal.com]

I'm not a big fan of Alexandria but I love Alexandra and Lexi as a nickname!
Alexandria Faith sounds really cute.

[lilsayermonster.livejournal.com]

I asked my fiance and he loved it! Me too btw.

[spikes-sexkitty.livejournal.com]

ok, i'm biased b/c it's my name. and lemme tell you, unless ppl realize that there are TWO seperate names (Alexandra & Alexandria) - it's annoying as hell for teachers/adults to hear my nn and automatically put down 'Alexandra' (or 'Alex').

so you and she may still have to deal with that. and i personally, HATED it when ppl would go, 'oh Alexandria! how pretty. i can call you Lexi right? or Lexus?" wtf?! NO! lol so i can't stand that nn. also, b/c i get flashbacks to superman...

there are other nn's though that your kid can choose from as she grows:
Alex, Ale/Ali/Ally, Andria, Xandria... so if you like Lexi than go for it. :) but let her know she has options ha ha ha.

my nn is Alix, but my dad gave it to me since he named me after Egypt, but also had a soft spot for Russian history. so i'm really partial to my nn. :D

there are worse names to give your kid. Alexandr(i)a is a sturdy and long lasting name. it's not uber popular, but common enough that people will know how to spell it. It's timeless i guess.

[sifukatara.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the advice and help I really do appreciate it. I have left the community, but I feel i should respond to the more positive comments than negative ones. So thank you again for your suggestions and willingness to help.