Alexander Barley

Alexander Barley (Tribute #301) is a character featured in the fanfiction The 999th Hunger Games: War of Fate. He is one of the thirty tributes representing District 9, and one of its fifteen male tributes.

Etymology
Disclaimer: Translations of tributes' names and names of places/items/terms will mostly come from research and Google Translate (and in some cases, general knowledge).

Alexander is a name of Greek origin, meaning "defender of men" or "one who repels men" -- an example of the motif of Greek names with meanings related to prowess in battle (the name is in reference to the ability to withstand or push back an enemy battle line). The most famous bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, who was known for his military conquests and the vast expansion of his kingdom. Barley is a cereal grain -- it was one of the first grains to be cultivated (said to be 10,000 years ago in Eurasia). Its used in the production of bread, beverages, stews and various other food/drink items.

Trivia

 * Alexander was one of the characters suggested by Tehblakdeath. He also provided Alexander's image.
 * The image used for Alexander is that of Ian Nelson, the actor who played the District 3 male tribute in the first movie.