Alyx

Alyx Meaning & Origin

About Alyx
The name "Alyx" is a variant spelling of the name "Alex," which is derived from the Greek name "Alexandros." It is typically used as a feminine given name. The meaning of "Alyx" is often interpreted as "defender" or "protector of mankind." It carries connotations of strength, bravery, and a sense of responsibility towards others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alyx are female.

Alyx Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.41% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L IH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/alyx*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alyx in Braille

Here's how to represent Alyx in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alyx in braille

How to Spell the Name Alyx in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alyx using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alyx in sign language

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