Male Name
Alexandre
a.lɛk.zɑ̃dʁ
ɐ.lɨ.ˈʃɐ̃.dɾɨ
a.le.ˈʃɐ̃.dɾi
ə.lək.ˈsan.dɾə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
astrophysicists
authors
Charles Dickens characters
defence
directors
French presidents
Gilligan's Island characters
horror
knights of the Spanish Golden Fleece
Leo Tolstoy characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
classic100%
mature65%
formal140%
upper class80%
strong120%
refined80%
strange100%
complex100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Alexandre is a form of the name Alexander, used in several languages. The name Alexander itself derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of the people' or 'protector of mankind'. Alexandre has been widely used in French, Portuguese, and other Romance languages. The name gained significant cultural prominence through notable historical figures and literary works.
Etymology
Original Form:
Alexandros
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek Alexandros to the Latin Alexander, and then to various forms in Romance languages, including Alexandre in French and Portuguese.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and linguistic studies