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Get ready to celebrate all the amazing Alex's out there on National Alex Day, which falls on April 21! This day is dedicated to honoring and appreciating anyone with the name Alex – whether it's short for Alexander, Alexandra, or just simply Alex. Did you know that the name Alex has Greek origins and means "defender of mankind"? It's a popular name all around the world and has been given to many influential people throughout history. So let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate all the incredible individuals who bear this name on National Alex Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>356 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alexander the Great Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>The influential historical figure Alexander the Great is born, whose name would inspire many parents to name their children Alex.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1876</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alexander Graham Bell's Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Alex namesake Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, which revolutionizes global communication.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alex Becomes Popular</div><div class='timeline-text'>The name Alex gains widespread popularity across western countries during this period.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Famous Alex's Emerge</div><div class='timeline-text'>Influential people named Alex, such as actors Alex Pettyfer and Alexandra Daddario, gain international fame, further popularizing the name.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inaugural National Alex Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Alex Day is celebrated, uniting all individuals named Alex in a shared day of appreciation and recognition.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an Alex-themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends named Alex to a party and have them dress up as their favorite Alex, whether it's Alex from "Grey's Anatomy" or Alex Trebek from "Jeopardy." </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a playlist of songs with "Alex" in the title</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather all your favorite songs with "Alex" in the title and have a dance party with your friends. Bonus points for including songs by artists named Alex.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send handwritten letters to your favorite Alexes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to write heartfelt letters to your favorite Alexes in your life and let them know how much they mean to you. It will make their day and celebrate the special bond you share.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie or TV show starring an Alex</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some popcorn and your friends and have a movie night featuring a film or TV show with an Alex in the lead role. Some ideas include "A Clockwork Orange" starring Malcolm McDowell as Alex or "Alex Strangelove" on Netflix.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local charity or organization with "Alex" in the name</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread some love in your community by volunteering at a charity or organization with "Alex" in the name, such as the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer or the Alex Smith Foundation for underprivileged youth.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Alex Day is a day to celebrate all the people with the name Alex. It brings people together as they connect over their shared name and bond over their unique experiences and stories.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Honors a popular name</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The name Alex is a popular and timeless choice for many parents. National Alex Day is a way to honor this name and recognize its significance in different cultures and communities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There are countless variations of the name Alex, such as Alexandra, Alexander, Alexis, and Alejandro. National Alex Day celebrates this diversity and reminds us that even though we may share the same name, we are all unique individuals with our own stories to tell.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Alex Day Recognizes Both Male and Female Alexes</h3><p class='facts-content'>While some name-based holidays focus on one gender, National Alex Day celebrates everyone named Alex, whether it's a short form of Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis, or another variation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Multiple Versions of the Name "Alex" in Different Languages</h3><p class='facts-content'>The international influence of the name can be seen in variations like Alessandro in Italian, Alejandra in Spanish, and Aleksandr in Russian.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Famous Fictional Characters Named Alex Abound in Popular Culture</h3><p class='facts-content'>From Alex Rider, teenage spy, to Alex Dunphy from Modern Family, and Alex Karev from Grey's Anatomy, this name has been a favorite for creators of film, TV and books.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Shortened Name "Alex" Gained Popularity in the Late 20th Century</h3><p class='facts-content'>Though Alexander and Alexandra have been popular names for centuries, the shorter, more casual name "Alex" gained significant popularity towards the late 20th century.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Alex's Around the World Celebrate Their Name Day Differently</h3><p class='facts-content'>While National Alex Day is celebrated on April 21 in the United States, in some countries such as Greece and Russia, the name day for Alexander (and by extension, Alex) is celebrated on different dates.</p></div></div>
National Alex Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. In 2024 National Alex Day will occur on a Sunday.
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