International Variations of Alexandra

A Spanish TV show made this one popular, along with single-named Mexican singer, Alondra.

One of the sweet simple unisex names balanced enough to stand on its own.

Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.

Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.

Italian form of Alexa, sometimes short for Alessandra, which sidesteps the Amazon Alexa issue.

A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.

The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.

Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.

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.

The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.

Sounds a bit pharmaceutical.

This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.