Alexis facts for kids

Alexis is a name that can be used for both boys and girls. It comes from a Greek word meaning "helper" or "defender." You might see the name Alexis used in many different ways, like for people, places, or even special projects.

People Named Alexis

The name Alexis has been used by many interesting people throughout history and in modern times.

Famous Individuals with the Mononym Alexis

Sometimes, people are known just by the name Alexis, without a last name.

• Alexis (poet) (around 375 BC – 275 BC): He was an ancient Greek writer who created funny plays called comedies.
• Alexis (sculptor): This was an ancient Greek artist who made sculptures around the 3rd or 4th century BC.
• Alexis (singer) (born 1968): A German pop singer known for her music.
• Alexis (comics) (1946–1977): A French artist who drew comics.
• Alexis in Virgil's Eclogue II: A character in an old Roman poem by Virgil, who was loved by another character named Corydon (character).
• Alexis in Greek mythology: A young man from a city called Ephesus, who was loved by a woman named Meliboea.
• Alexis from Transformers: A fictional character from the Unicron Trilogy series of Transformers cartoons.

Alexis as a Given Name

Many people have Alexis as their first name. You can learn more about the name itself here:

• Alexis (given name)

People with Alexis as a Surname

Alexis is also a family name for many people.

• Kim Alexis (born 1960): An American supermodel who became famous in the 1980s.
• Jacques-Édouard Alexis (born 1947): He used to be the prime minister of Haiti, which means he was a very important leader in the country's government.
• Jacques Stephen Alexis (1922–1961): A Haitian writer, poet, and activist who worked for social change.
• Paul Alexis (1847–1901): A French writer, playwright, and journalist.
• Stephen Alexis (1889–1962): A Haitian writer and diplomat who represented his country in other nations.
• Wendell Alexis (born 1964): An American basketball player who played professionally.
• Willibald Alexis (1798–1871): A German writer whose real name was Georg Wilhelm Heinrich Häring.

Places Named Alexis

The name Alexis can also be found in different places around the United States.

• Alexis, Alabama: A small, unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Alabama.
• Alexis, Illinois: A village located in the U.S. state of Illinois.
• Alexis Lake: A lake found in the state of Minnesota, U.S.
• Alexis Township, Butler County, Nebraska: A township in Butler County, Nebraska, U.S.

Other Uses of Alexis

The name Alexis is also used for other things, like scientific projects or types of plants.

• ALEXIS: This stands for the Array of Low Energy X-ray Imaging Sensors. It's a special spacecraft that was sent into space to study X-rays from space.
• Alexis (malting barley): This is a specific type of barley plant. Barley is a grain often used to make malt, which is an ingredient in many foods and drinks.

See Also

In Spanish: Alexis para niños

• Alexia (disambiguation)
• Alexius, a given name
• Aleksejs, a given name
• Alexisonfire, a Canadian band
• Alexus, a given name and surname
• Saint-Alexis (disambiguation)

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