Posts Tagged ‘Alexandra’
Attack of the Ersatz Princesses
16Feb08
History tells us that the life of a princess is a difficult one. Those titled and tiara’d ladies must cope with dynastic marriages, pressure to produce heirs and, of course, stalking by the paparazzi.
Throw in a wicked stepmother, and you wonder why anyone would want the gig.
Most historical princesses have, at least, had strong [...]
Filed under: Don't Go There, Little Ruler, Names for Girls | 12 Comments
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Substitute: Alexandra
29Jan08
You named your first doll Alexandra. When you wrote short stories, the heroine was always called Alexandra. Back in college, when you and your girlfriends imagined you future kids, yours was always called - you guessed it! - Alexandra.
Now you’re expecting and it’s a girl. Only it feels like every other parent [...]
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Names for Girls, Substitute | 3 Comments
Tags: Alessia, Alexandra, Alexane, Alexia, Alexis, Allegra, Cassandra, Sasha