17 Things Girls Named Alex Know To Be True

    ALEX: Awesome. Lovely. Exciting, and, uh. Xylophone?

    1. You tend to get mighty protective of that final "X."

    2. And you know that, while Alice is a lovely name, it's not yours.

    3. You feel a special connection with famous ladies named Alex.

    4. Obviously, Alexes have always reigned supreme. For example, you know that Alex Mack RULED the '90s.

    5. ... And that Alex Russo held court over the '00s.

    6. And you get pretty excited when a show or movie introduces you to a new Alex to love...

    Of course Piper loves her, LARRY. She's an ALEX.

    7. ... Even if pop culture has given us a certain questionable lady Alex.

    8. People always try to guess what "Alex" is short for.

    9. ... Which especially sucks if your full name isn't Alexandra.

    Shout out to all the Alejandras, Alessandras, and Alexandrias.

    10. The question "Isn't that a boys' name?" fills you with rage.

    11. And you're no stranger to people just straight up assuming you're a dude.

    12. I mean, Alexes are so great that we have our OWN BRAND.

    All your art supplies were ~personalized.~

    13. This whole situation caused you a lot of angst.

    14. It's rare for you to be the only Alex at school or work.

    15. ... And you're well acquainted with being known as "Girl Alex."

    16. The Punch Brothers' "Alex" holds a special place deep within your heart.

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    "Alex, to your health! / May you never grow out of the need to outdo yourself."

    17. You're pretty sure it's the best name out there.