Defender of the people
A variant of the Italian name Alessandra, which is the feminine form of Alexander. It is derived from the Greek elements 'alexein', meaning to defend, and 'aner', meaning man or person. This spelling with a double 'l' is a less common variation of the traditional Italian form.
Less common today
Allessandra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,860 in 1998.
Brazilian-American model and television personality
Italian politician and former actress
American actress known for the series Caprica
Italian actress known for To Rome with Love
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
