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Alix

Pronounced ah-LEEKSShare

Meaning: Nobility, through Alice

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Alix is a medieval French form of Alice. Usually feminine, it has also seen masculine use; its compact spelling has genuine history behind it.

Nicknames

  • Ali

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Royal
  • Short
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Alix comes from French.

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