Alexander
AL-ig-ZAN-der
A classic name meaning “defender” or “helper of men.”
Meaning
Alexander comes from Greek elements often glossed as “defender of men” or “helper of men.” The excerpts specifically give the meaning “helper of men,” and also note related forms such as Sandy and the Gaelic form Alasdair. This is a long-lived Christian-era name that spread widely across Europe.
Origin
Greekmasculine
Fun fact
Sandy is a traditional nickname for Alexander.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.