Nicknames for Alexander
Alexander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Defender of men”, and Alex is its natural nickname. Here are 11 nicknames for Alexander, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
11 nicknames
Classic · The forms most Alexanders use.
Vintage · Older short forms, Scottish and Russian among them.
Modern · Current forms.
Used on their own in the UK: Alex, Xander, Alec, Sasha.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for Alexander?
Popular nicknames for Alexander include Alex, Xander, Sandy, Alec, Sander. The forms most Alexanders use.
What is Alexander short for?
Alexander is the full name, Greek for defender of men, and Alex, Xander and Sasha are short forms of it.
Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.
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