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[Opinions] Alexandra vs. Alexandria
What do you prefer Alexandra or Alexandria?
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I like Alexandra, Alexandria seems over done
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Alexandria.
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Alexandria
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Alexandria
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Definitely Alexandra. It's much classier and much more timeless.
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Alexandria
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Although I'm not a huge fan of the Alex- names for boys or girls anymore, I slightly prefer Alexandria just because it makes me think of the Egyptian city.
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Alexandria
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Alexandra, definitely. Alexandria is too close to the name of the city
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Alexandra$
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I prefer Alexandria, mostly because it's a level in Tomb Raider. :D
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AlexandriaI prefer it because of the city in Egypt. Plus, Alexandra is more common, imo.
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I'd rather meet an Alexina.But I would choose Alexandria today. Both are fine names, IMO, and Alexandria's no more ornate than Alexandrine, which is an old favourite of mine.Plus, I've been in a very Bartimaeus mood, so Alexandria is appealing to me. :DArray
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Really?You've made my day! I posted about Alexina ages ago and it got a terrible reception, lol :-)
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AlexandraAlexandria is a city, and is just too frilly and long.
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I really don't like either of them - Alex is such an unappealing sound on a girl (though most of the world seems to disagree with me). But if you must choose, Alexandra is better by a mile - Alexandria is overly frilly and it's a place.But Sasha is lovely (on a boy - the only Sasha I ever met was a boy, so...) and Alastriona is really nice, and it seems that's the Irish form of Alexandra.
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Alexandria :)
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I am so sick of Alex- names.I much prefer varriants that dont start with Alex. Sasha and Zandra / Zander for exmaple. (Note: I only like Sasha for a boy). You get the same great meaning without the ugly and annoying Alex- that I am seeing everywhere. All in all, to answer your question, the i is not at all needed, so I say Alexandra
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Alexandra mBoth are lovely, but I prefer the simplicity of Alexandra to Alexandria. The -ee- is just an unnecessary syllable.
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AlexandraI prefer Alexandra it's a classic name that anyone can grow into.
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AlexandraDefinitely Alexandra. The "i" in Alexandria seems unnecessary and frilly. It also makes it a place name, most of which aren't known for being very sophisticated. :-/

This message was edited 1/31/2007, 2:15 AM

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I love them both!
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Alexandrah
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Alexandra
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I've been wondering this for some time now...and I still can't decide.
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Alexandra.Alexandria is (was?) the name of a city and a little too long/frilly for my tastes.
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AlexandriaAlthough I am fond of the name, I think Alexandra is past its prime & bordering on over-popular. I prefer Alexandria. It's fresher, edgier & I love the ancient Egyptian association.:o)
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Alexandra....is such a pretty name.
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