Comments on: Substitute: Alexandra

By: appellationmountain

appellationmountain — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:49:04 +0000

You’re absolutely right about the drug connection. And it’s a shame. But I’m not sure it’s a fatal flaw … after all, it’s an antihistamine, not a cure for herpes. Plus, given the life cycle of prescription drugs, it may not be with us in another decade under the same brand name.

Then again, I understand Allegra is one of the top-selling prescription antihistamines, so maybe I’m wrong. It’s certainly an important warning flag to raise. I guess pharmacists should avoid the name, but symphony musicians can still consider it.

And that’s right … the lovely Allegra Cole, the heiress played by the staggeringly beautiful Amber Valletta. That cures at least some of the medicinal overtones, doesn’t it?

By: Lola

Lola — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:56:03 +0000

Late but maybe others’ll still see it. While Allegra remains a lovely name, it is also now, a drug name: the brand name of Fexofenadine Hcl. It’s had at least one recall and I hope it will be pulled off the market soon. Allegra has long been my favorite girls name. Anyone remember “Allegra’s Window” on Nickleodeon way near the beginning of it’s network-ability? There’s also, in recent years, been a tiertary character on “The Sopranos” and a primary character in the movie “Hitched”.

Allegra is a solidly feminine choice, it’s a shame the drug company had to go & use it before it really caught on. (I’m considering using it in the middle somewhere, just because I do love it)

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:51:25 +0000

Sasha is a personal favorite of mine