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What does Lex mean?
Modern: A short form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'.. Lex is often a diminutive of Alexander, which comes from the Greek name 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of men'.
Is Lex a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Lex in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Lex in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Lex suit?
Modern
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Lex’s Dog Hotel Reputation
As Lex the newcomer naps, the other pups whisper, "Great, we’ve got a defender—now who’s guarding the toys during nap time?"
Names similar to Lex
Aayan — A name of Arabic origin meaning 'gift of God'.Abe — A diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Addie — Diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind'.Aide — A person who helps or assists another.Aiya — A name of Japanese origin meaning 'love' or 'affection'.Al — A diminutive form of the name Albert or Alan.Alee — A variant of the name Ali, meaning 'exalted.'Ame — French for 'soul' or 'beloved'.