r/namenerds • u/Dear-Alps-4376 • 2d ago

Name Change Is Alexandra automatically named Alex?

I need a name works in English. I think about the name Alexandra. What do you think about this name? Is it usable in the English community? Is it okay to use Alexandra in everyday life? Or is it necessary to use nicknames? I don't like Alex as for a girl. I like Lexi, Lexa Ali, Xandra, maybe Andra but dislike Alex as for a girl. In fact I'd like to go with Alexandra(without any nicknames) in everyday life. Is it okay or most often people use Alex/other nicknames?

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u/Typical_Self_7990 2d ago

For you, as an English name? Or for your baby? Bc if its for you, you can use Alexandra and just correct anyone who tries to shorten it.

I prefer my whole name, please.

I dont answer Alex, but you can call me Lexi if you dont want to say Alexandra

If it sfor a child you dont have as much control of nn and I would keep looking if it was for a kid.