Meaning & Story
A short form of Alexander or Alice, meaning "defender" or "noble" — crisp, gender-fluid, and effortlessly cool.
Alix is the clean, androgynous short form of both Alexander and Alice, carrying dual heritage — the Greek "defender of the people" and the Germanic "noble." It has a particular French chic to it, sitting at the intersection of strength and elegance. As a gender-neutral pet name, it works beautifully across species and size: sleek, confident, and just slightly aristocratic. The "x" ending gives it a modern edge that keeps it from feeling stiff.