Names That Mean Men

Sander would be an unconventional short form of Alexandra, variation of Sandra, or surname-name for girls. It was given to 41 baby boys in the US last year but no girls, but it certainly can be a gender-neutral choice.

Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of that "sure" sound.

One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.

A rare name borne by a character in the young adult book series The Morganville Vampires.

One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in South Slavic countries.

One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.

A variation of Alexandra with Slavic flair.