Alexandra Hendrickson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexandra Hendrickson — one who comes to save warriors
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexandra Hendrickson is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexandra is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein; meaning 'to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr; GEN ἀνδρός, andros; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors". The surname Hendrickson: Hendrickson Holdings, a United States manufacturer of truck suspensions 20317 Hendrickson, a main-belt asteroid Hendrickson Organ Company, a manufacturer of pipe organs Hendrickson Publishers, an academic Christian publisher Hendrickson Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States Hendrickson, Missouri, United States Adam Hendrickson, New York City Ballet soloist Ben Hendrickson (born 1981), American baseball pitcher Benjamin Hendrickson (1950–2006), American actor Craig Hendrickson (born 1968), Canadian-American football player Darby Hendrickson (born 1972), American ice hockey centre D. Alexandra is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexandra reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexandra

Meaning: one who comes to save warriors

Greek

Alexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein; meaning 'to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr; GEN ἀνδρός, andros; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors".

Surname: Hendrickson

English

Hendrickson Holdings, a United States manufacturer of truck suspensions 20317 Hendrickson, a main-belt asteroid Hendrickson Organ Company, a manufacturer of pipe organs Hendrickson Publishers, an academic Christian publisher Hendrickson Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States Hendrickson, Missouri, United States Adam Hendrickson, New York City Ballet soloist Ben Hendrickson (born 1981), American baseball pitcher Benjamin Hendrickson (1950–2006), American actor Craig Hendrickson (born 1968), Canadian-American football player Darby Hendrickson (born 1972), American ice hockey centre D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexandra is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexandra by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexandra Hendrickson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexandra Hendrickson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexandra?
The first name Alexandra originates from Greek. Alexandra (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρα) is a female given name of Greek origin. It is the first attested form of its variants, including Alexander (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein; meaning 'to defend') and ἀνήρ (anēr; GEN ἀνδρός, andros; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "protector of man". The name Alexandra was one of the epithets given to the Greek goddess Hera and as such is usually taken to mean "one who comes to save warriors".
When was Alexandra most popular?
The name Alexandra reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hendrickson?
The surname Hendrickson originates from English. Hendrickson Holdings, a United States manufacturer of truck suspensions 20317 Hendrickson, a main-belt asteroid Hendrickson Organ Company, a manufacturer of pipe organs Hendrickson Publishers, an academic Christian publisher Hendrickson Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States Hendrickson, Missouri, United States Adam Hendrickson, New York City Ballet soloist Ben Hendrickson (born 1981), American baseball pitcher Benjamin Hendrickson (1950–2006), American actor Craig Hendrickson (born 1968), Canadian-American football player Darby Hendrickson (born 1972), American ice hockey centre D.
What are the origins of the name Alexandra Hendrickson?
The name Alexandra Hendrickson combines two different traditions: the first name Alexandra has Greek roots, while the surname Hendrickson originates from English.
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