Lexi-Mae
Greek and Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lexi-Mae
The name 'Lexi-Mae' is a compound name where 'Lexi' is a diminutive of 'Alexandra' or 'Alexis', derived from the Greek *alexein* meaning "to defend" or "to protect," and 'Mae' is a variant of 'May', from the Latin *Maius* (the month of May) or the English surname, often associated with the Roman goddess Maia, meaning "great" or "mother." This name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, with no specific religious ties, and its popularity as a double-barreled name rose in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a modern, feminine choice.
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Etymology
The name 'Lexi-Mae' is a compound name where 'Lexi' is a diminutive of 'Alexandra' or 'Alexis', derived from the Greek *alexein* meaning "to defend" or "to protect," and 'Mae' is a variant of 'May', from the Latin *Maius* (the month of May) or the English surname, often associated with the Roman goddess Maia, meaning "great" or "mother." This name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States, with no specific religious ties, and its popularity as a double-barreled name rose in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a modern, feminine choice.
Lexi-Mae currently ranks #2,001 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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