Alexa or Alexis?

lexj

We're struggling between these two names for our daughter, due in January. Middle name will be Rae (a family name). 

I like the vowel sound of Alexa, but Alexis is more classic, which I also like. I also think Alexis is incredibly hard for a little girl to say and there are a lot of "ess" sounds, which are tough. I know it will only be for a little while, but still something to think about.  

Nickname will probably be Lexi for either one, but looking for other people's thoughts. Thanks! 

megemoney

If you are going to call her Lexi, I'd say name her Lexi or Alexis. 

strawberrytree

I like Alexa a lot more than Alexis, but I thought Alexa Rae sounded familiar. I was thinking it was the name of Billy Joel's daughter, so I googled, and apparently Alexa Rae is an award winning porn actress. So, always a good thing to know. [And Alexa Ray Joel is Billy Joel's daughter, so console yourself with knowing you guys have similar taste?]

I don't consider either name to be classic though. If that is the vibe you want, I would do Alexandra.

firsttimeauntie

I prefer Alexis

kayjay10

I prefer Alexis especially if the nn will be Lexi.  I also like Alexandra.

mbody

I like Alexa more than Alexis. However, I don't like the name/nn Lexi.

BlueRidge8

Alexandra?

PeridotEyes

strawberrytree:

I like Alexa a lot more than Alexis, but I thought Alexa Rae sounded familiar. I was thinking it was the name of Billy Joel's daughter, so I googled, and apparently Alexa Rae is an award winning porn actress. So, always a good thing to know. [And Alexa Ray Joel is Billy Joel's daughter, so console yourself with knowing you guys have similar taste?] I don't consider either name to be classic though. If that is the vibe you want, I would do Alexandra.

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Helenahhandbasket

I like Alexa Rae better.

I see it get mentioned here a lot that people google the names that they like and are turned off  when they find out a porn star has the same name*.  I honestly wouldn't let that deter you from using a name you love.  Both Alexa and Rae are pretty and legitimate names.   

 

*I mean unless the name you want to use is Sextica McPornypants, or something like that. 

BabyMayinMarch

Alexis sounds soo pretty!

MAdams728

I prefer Alexa out of the two.  Whenever I hear Alexis, I see it in my head as "A Lexus" and picture the car immediately. 

However, I like Alexandra more than Alexa.  It seems more finished and proper.

Pas1224

I like Alexa better than Alexis.

dressandtie

I don't like either, they're nms. I can't see Alexa or Alexis growing well.

starryeyeddreamer

Idani:

MAdams728:

I prefer Alexa out of the two.  Whenever I hear Alexis, I see it in my head as "A Lexus" and picture the car immediately. 

However, I like Alexandra more than Alexa.  It seems more finished and proper.

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kimmycup

Alexa.

NBBride05

What about Alexia?

I also prefer Alexandra! But I am biased because that is what my LO is going to be named!

Krisands

Helenahhandbasket:

*I mean unless the name you want to use is Sextica McPornypants, or something like that. 

Haha! I feel like this is the new Nevaeh...

I prefer Alexa Rae

griffinsmama1982

I prefer Alexa.  It think it's less common, too.

OSibyl

I like Alexa. Especially with the middle name Rae.

sapphire021

I like both of these, mostly because Alexandra is a top contender for us. I like Alexa the best out your two choices. 

HappyMama30

I like Alexa better.  If it is going to be a hyphenate type of name I'd go with Alexa Rae.

JLGY

I really like both names... both are nice! Sorry no help. 

kim1989

Alexis, I think it's prettier and it makes more sense for the nn Lexi

[Deleted User]

I prefer Alexandra (you can still use the NN Lexi), but if I must choose I would go with Alexis because your DD can't have the same name as a porn star.