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Elec

Short form related to Alec or Alek, from Alexander, meaning "defender of men."

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Elec is a short form related to Alec or Alek, ultimately from Alexander, meaning "defender of men." It shares the strength and classical energy of that larger family of names, but in a much more compact and modern shape.

The result is sharp, brief, and memorable. Elec feels brisk and contemporary, almost minimalist in style, while still retaining a trace of the heroic tradition behind Alexander. It is the sort of name that sounds efficient and modern without losing its historical backbone.

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