Alexander Name Vs Name

First day of school roll call, “Alexander?” “Here, I go by Alex.” The longest and hardest day because I am repeating myself for every class. When I asked my parents why they named me Alexander, it took them sometime to come up with the answer of, “We just liked the name.” I went on to research the difference between the names of Alexander and Alex, even though they are much the same, the names have different meanings. Alexander, to me, does not fit me as well as Alex for multiple reasons. As simple as the name Alex is, Alex also has a simple definition. According to babynames.com, Alex simply means “defender”. This could not fit me better. I have played soccer since I was three. I have also played defence, since I was three. When I was little, and even now, I still get picked because I play defence. Even in roller hockey, which I played for only one season, I ended up being a defender. In any sport I play, I have the mindset to defend the goal that the opposing team is going for. When I get the chance to go forward, I still have that defend first mindset. Also, I am not a pushover. I
One athlete is Alex Sandro, a defender for Juventus. This is just one of many soccer players that share the name Alex. Also, this proves once again that Alex is a defenders name. Yes, it could be a coincidence, but I when I searched “defenders names who is Alex” I found lists of soccer players that share my name. I find it very interesting and astonishing that this many players not only share my name and passion, but also my position. Sharing the name with professional athletes is an honor. Defender is not only my position, but it also speaks about my personality, that I will stick up and defend others. Alexander is a part of me, but not as much as Alex because of the different definitions of Alex, it has more qualities that fit me in contrast of Alexander. All in all, Alex fits me better than