Alix

Of noble kind, in the Alice name family.

Alix belongs to the medieval French history of Alice. In this name family, its roots lead to Germanic Adalheidis and the meaning “of noble kind”. Historically feminine, Alix is also used for men. It can additionally serve as a short form of Alexandra, which belongs to a different name family. French /a.liks/ gives the final x a clear ks sound. The soft l in the middle and the clipped ending create a lively contrast over two syllables. Alix can feel both old-fashioned and brisk.

Etymology: Alix is a medieval French form of Alice, ultimately from Germanic Adalheidis, interpreted as “of noble kind”.