The first name Alec is of Scottish, Greek, English origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):

Scottish: Abbreviation of Alexander 'Defender of Mankind.'

Greek: Diminutive of Alexander: Defender of Men; Protector of Mankind

English: Originally a Diminutive of Alexander, Now Frequently Used As an Independent Name, Alec Became Very Popular Because of British Actor Sir Alec Guinness

Greek: Protector of Men

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Alecia  (Latin)
Variant of Alice

Aleck  (Scottish)
Abbreviation of Alexander 'Defender of Mankind.'

Alecta  (Greek)
Honesty

Bonnie  (Scottish)
Pretty, Charming Beautiful. Derived from the Scottish Dialect Word Bonny, Meaning Beautiful; Which in Turn is Based on the Latin 'Bonus' Meaning Good

Bonny  (Scottish)
Pretty, Charming Beautiful. Derived from the Scottish Dialect Word Bonny, Meaning Beautiful; Which in Turn is Based on the Latin 'Bonus' Meaning Good

Cuddle  (Scottish)
This Diminutive of Cuthbert May Have Given Rise to the Scottish Dialect Word 'Cuddy', Meaning Donkey

Cuddy  (Scottish)
This Diminutive of Cuthbert May Have Given Rise to the Scottish Dialect Word 'Cuddy', Meaning Donkey

Phalec  (Biblical)
Division

Phalec  (Biblical)
Division

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