Lexine

Lexine is an English feminine name formed as a diminutive elaboration of Lexa orLex, themselves short forms of Alexandra or Alexis, which derive from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning defender of men, from the elements alexein, to defend, and aner, man. The suffix -ine follows a productive English and French pattern of creating feminine given names, seen in names such as Pauline and Josephine. Lexine remains rare and is generally treated as an affectionate or elaborated pet form rather than an independent name. Related forms include Lexie, Lexa, and Alexandra.