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Lex

Lex

297 6.9
A male first name often short for Alexander
  • proper noun
  • /lɛks/
translation icon : Lex
  • The front car lights up from within as Lex switches on the flashlight.
  • Lex said
  • Lex Luthor
  • Hey, Lex

We're going to get you a dog, Lex, so I could talk to.

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Examples

  • Lex, can you take a look at some of my cases, too?

  • INSIDE THE CAR, Tim and Lex are trapped inside the rapidly flattening car.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • For once, Lex is right.

  • You just had a baby, Lex.

  • It's quiet for a second as Lex and Tim just look at each other.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Both kids finally close their eyes, but after a moment, Lex pops hers open again.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • In the kitchen, Tim and Lex stare in shock as the door handle starts to turn.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • That is a great interview Lex Friedman did with Elon Musk maybe last year.

  • Yesterday, he spoke to podcaster and cover model for Tiny Mouth monthly, Lex Friedman.

  • Happy birthday, Lex! I hope you have an amazing day.

Synonyms

Alec
vsLex
136 1.4

A male first name often short for Alexander

has identical meaning but differs in spelling and pronunciation

Compounds

lex talionis
  • Formal
1 9.9

A rule that a punishment is equal to the crime, like 'an eye for an eye'

Surface Forms

Lex main

Etymology

The name Lex is a short form of Alexander, which comes from the Greek parts alex- meaning 'to defend' and andros meaning 'man', so Alexander means 'defender of men'. That's why Lex can be remembered as a name that suggests a 'defender' or protector.