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Alecia

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Alecia is a variant of Alicia, derived from Alice. Alice originates in Old French language and means "noble, graceful". As a feminine given name, Alice has always been one of the most popular names in the English-speaking countries, as well as other European countries. It was popularized by Lewis Carroll in his 1865 novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alice was also the name of Queen Victoria's daughter, as well as the daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt. There have been many songs written about Alice, one of the most popular being Living Next Door to Alice, made famous by Smokie.

Alecta

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Alecta is most likely a variant of Alecto. Alecto originates in Greek language and means "ceaseless". In Greek mythology, Alecto was one of the Erinyes, the infernal goddesses. She was in charge of punishing moral crimes.

Alecto

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Alecto originates in Greek language and means "ceaseless". In Greek mythology, Alecto was one of the Erinyes, the infernal goddesses. She was in charge of punishing moral crimes.

Aleid

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Aleid is a Dutch diminutive of Adelaide. Adelaide originates in Germanic languages and means "graceful and noble". It was the name of many saints and royalty throughout history. Adelaide is also the capital city of South Australia, one of the Australian states. It was named in honor of Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, King William's IV wife and the Queen of the United Kingdom.

Aleixo

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Aleixo is a Portuguese variant of Alexis, itself a short form of Alexander. Alexander originates in Greek language and means "defender of man". It has always been one of the most popular masculine given names all over the world. This is another name of the Greek hero Paris, and it also appears in the Bible. Born by numerous kings, emperors and popes, the most famous bearer until today remains the King of Macedon in the 4th century BC, Alexander the Great. In the US the popularity of Alexander started growing in the 1960s and currently it is one of the most popular masculine given names.

Alejandra

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Alejandra is a Spanish form 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.