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Lex

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Lex is a diminutive of Alexander. The name Alexander is a general European name, derived from the Old Greek name 'Alexandros', itself derived from the words 'alexein', which means 'to ward off or to defend', and 'andros or aner', which means 'man'. It means defender, helper, guardian of people. In other words, it is a name which signifies strength or protection. It was the name given to one of the greatest kings on Earth, Alexander The Great.

Lexi

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Lexi is a diminutive of Alexandra. Alexandra originates in Greek language and means "protector of humanity". It is a feminine form of Alexander. Saint Alexandra was a martyr of the Diocletianic persecutions. Throughout history, there have been many members of royalty given the name Alexandra. In Greek mythology, Alexandra was a by-name of the goddess Hera. It was popularized by Alexander the Great.

Leyton

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Leyton is a variant of Leighton. Leighton is an English and Scottish locational name, given to a person coming from either Leighton or Leaton from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, Bedfordshire or Cheshire. They are all derived from the Old English word 'leac', which means 'leek', and was used to describe leek farms.

Li

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Li originates in Chinese language and means "strong".

Lia

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Lia is a diminutive of Rosalia. Rosalia originates in Latin language and means "beautiful rose". Rosalia was an Italian 12th century saint, sometimes called 'The Little Saint', the patron saint of Palermo in Italy and some other cities outside Italy. As a feminine given name Rosalia is rather rare in the United States.

Liam

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Liam is an Irish diminutive of William. Originally derived from Germanic elements, William became a popular masculine given name in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England. Since then, the name has been extremely popular within royalty, borne by various kings and rulers. In the United States the popularity of Liam started rising in the 1970s and currently it is one of parents’ most favorite boy’s names.