Quote Originally Posted by alexei
Quote Originally Posted by Линдзи
The name "Alexey" is simply a relative of the name "Alexander," I believe. Don't quote me on that, though.
No, Алексей and Александр are two different names.
Алексей means 'defender' from Greek.
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Oh, I know that Александр is also a distinct Russian name. But aren't the two from simliar roots? Or am I just making that up?