Alexi

Alexi is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a variant of Alexis or Alexios, which derive from the Greek name Alexander, from the root alexein meaning "to defend" or "to help." The form Alexi is typically masculine in English-speaking contexts, though in some places it can be feminine or unisex.

Spelling and usage vary by region. In Finland the common form is Aleksi; in English-speaking countries Alexi is used as a male given name. In Georgia and other regions, Alexi can appear as a transliteration of the same name, often as a masculine given name. It is less common as a surname, but exists in some cases.

Notable people with the given name include Alexi Giannoulias, an American politician who has served as Illinois State Treasurer; Alexi Laiho, a Finnish guitarist and vocalist known for the metal band Children of Bodom; and Alexi Murdoch, a British musician and singer-songwriter.

The name has also appeared in fiction and media as a given name for various characters.