meaning for lexies name?

[carole]

hi there everyone, just wondered if anyone knows if there is a meaning for the name lexie have tried finding it on the net but to no avail, seems quite a popular name for cats, have found a few on the net, i called her that after lexie a scottish actress on a tv programme called monarch of the glen, u c i am scottish by birth, so thats the other reason, would be interested if anyone knows.
check out a site called innerself.com cats and you, interesting article i think all cat lovers will enjoy. cheers everyone.:)

[Kfamr]

Got this off of bowwow.com.au

It said:
Lexie
Information about this name:
Related Name:Lexi, Alex
Meaning: From Alexandra - Defender of mankind.

[carole]

oh thank you so much, well defender of mankind, hmm i kinda like that, she is such a little cutie, thanks again.

[wolfsoul]

I found this:

LEXIE f English
Pet form of ALEXANDRA
Feminine form of ALEXANDER. This was the name of the domineering wife of Nicholas II, the last czar of Russia.

[carole]

thank you for finding that out for me, i was just curious, i thought it may have something to do with alexandra,cheers.