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Alix

Quick answerAlix is a feminine given name meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," derived from the Old Germanic name Adalheidis through the French form Alice.

French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,247
TrendStable
Peak year1993
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#43

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alix

Alix is a feminine given name meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," derived from the Old Germanic name Adalheidis through the French form Alice.

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Etymology

Alix is a feminine given name meaning "noble" or "of noble kind," derived from the Old Germanic name Adalheidis through the French form Alice. It is used primarily in French and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context including its use as a variant of Alice and as the name of Alix of Hesse, a Russian empress.

Alix currently ranks #5,247 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.

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