Alessandra

Alessandra

Place of origin
Italy
Books she appears in
The Vampire Lestat, The Vampire Armand

Character description
'Her full grey hair was tangled and filthy, as was his, and it too had formed a shapely veil of beauteous weight and density behind her shoulders. Her clothes were antique rags. She wore the low hip belt of women of olden times.'
(The Vampire Armand)

I found an interesting web site which explains the meaning behind names. I was shocked to discover they have most of the vampire's names there! It may not be an accurate meaning but why not look anyway, if only for fun.
Click here for the meaning of the name Alessandra.

- My opinion of Alessandra -
I can't say I feel too strongly about her. She, in case you wondered was the nameless 'ancient vampire queen' seen with Armand by Lestat in the Vampire Lestat. Some fans tend to forget this. I have noticed in the Vampire Armand that her name is sometimes spelled 'Allesandra'. However the correct spelling should be Alessandra. Since it is a traditionaly Italian name I have assumed that is her ethnic origin.
I'm in the process of locating a picture but it's tough!