#daughters of alexandra

[thegamingcatmom]

Do you think that instead of using ‘Denali’ as their surname the sisters would instead use the Russian patronym (or in this case matronym) ‘Alexandrovna’ for their mother Sasha who I assume was born with the name Alexandra and just went by her nickname instead of her full name. I don’t know if you’d agree, but in my head I always think of them as the Alexandrovna sisters, instead of the more canon way to refer to the trio by their coven name.

Okay, OKAY-

So, I've been meaning to answer another ask first because I just need to get that outta my system because the hype is REAL, BUT-

I just had to get to yours first because yes, yes, YES to ALL of what you said, I-

In fact, I've read something like that only recently. Like, Stephenie Meyer changing the Denalis' origin story over and over to the point she probs didn't quite know wtf was even going on anymore. Go figure-

Anyhow, it said something about the Denalis mayhaps originating from Russia instead of Slovakia? Or, well, some of their names do. I've read that "Sasha" is of russian origin and a gender-neutral form of "Alexandra". Or the nickname, like you said.

Same with Tanya, which is also of russian origin. I think that´s quite fitting, given that she´s the only daughter actually related to Sasha.

Look, they´ll always be The Denalis to me, originating from Slovakia. It´s just how we (well, I) got to know them. HOWEVER-

I just can´t unsee this now. The idea that they would call themselves "Alexandrovna" aka "Daughter of Alexandra" is just so perfect. It just makes sense, yknow? (Ofc yk, you sent me that ask, after all.)

I love all of this, especially considering I´ve been struggling with that name-topic ever since I started writing bits about Sasha as well. Technically, when I´m including Sasha in my writing, none of them are Denalis yet because the Denalis only became the Denalis because they settled in Denali, which is something that didn´t happen yet whenever I imagine Sasha with them. Sooo-

RIGHT, here´s what´s going to happen:

Whenever we´re talking about the sisters before Denali, they shall be the Alexandrovna sisters. I will put that in the tags as well.

Otherwise, they´ll remain the Denali sisters (but I´ll probs have them use "Alexandrovna" as a middle name because it just makes so much sense).

Sasha is just...Sasha, for now, because we don´t know her father´s name. So we can´t do the same for her as we did for the sisters just now. Perhaps I´ll come up with something, we´ll see. 😏

(How about Ivan, though? Alexandra (Sasha) Ivanovna. I think it´s got quite a nice ring to it. 🤭)

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For anyone confused af rn:

To this day, it is common practise in Russia to use a patronymic name as part of a person´s full name. Patronymic means using the father´s first name to form a person´s middle name, so to speak. We also differentiate between women and men here:

women: ending with ovna

men: ending with ovich

So, if we´re using "Alexandra" (aka Sasha) to form the middle name while keeping Denali as a last name, then we got:

Tanya Alexandrovna Denali

It´s not standard to use a matronym (mother´s first name) instead of a patronym, but it´s also not unheard of, so we´ll still go with it.

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All in all, I think it´s quite a nice way to differentiate between the sisters with and without Sasha. I always imagine they´d be entirely different people if their mother was still with them, so it´s only fitting we treat them as such, in a way. Starting with their names. 🤭

Thank you so much for that truly inspiring ask! 💡🫶💋

[amirasainz]

Could you please do reader is Charles daughter and she invites her boyfriend to a dinner with the leclercs and her uncles ( some of the grid) and the uncles and Charles are very protective over their baby and reader asked , “ can you pass the salt please daddy” and Charles AND THE BF reach for it. Charles and uncles not happy

No, stop. Why can I imagine something like that really happening? If you guys could send me some requests for Oscar, George, Lewis and Max, that would be amazing.

Enjoy reading and send some requests!!!

-XoXo

Leclerc family dinner

The sun was setting over Monaco, casting a golden hue through the large windows of the Leclerc family dining room. YN, Charles and Alexandra's teenage daughter, had invited her boyfriend, David, over for dinner. The table was beautifully set, reflecting the family’s love for tradition mixed with a hint of modern flair.

As everyone gathered around the table, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement. Charles sat at the head of the table, his protective demeanor evident as he glanced at YN with a mixture of pride and wariness. Next to him, Alexandra wore a warm smile, trying to ease the tension that always lingered whenever new boyfriends entered the family circle.

“Are you ready for this, David?” Lando teased, smirking from his seat. “Just remember, we’re not just racing fans; we’re a family of racers. We take everything seriously—especially dinner.”

David chuckled nervously, glancing at YN, who was biting her lip to suppress a laugh. “I’ll do my best,” he replied, trying to sound confident despite the palpable pressure from the Leclerc clan.

“Alright, let’s dig in!” Charles said, gesturing to the lavish spread of pasta, fresh salads, and bread. The meal began with light-hearted banter, but it was clear that Charles and the uncles had a watchful eye on David.

As the meal progressed, YN felt her heart race. She loved having David around, but she could sense her father’s scrutiny. Amidst the laughter and stories, she suddenly realized she needed the salt.

“Daddy, can you pass the salt, please?” YN asked, her voice sweet yet steady.

Both Charles and David reached for the salt at the same time. For a brief moment, silence enveloped the room as they locked eyes. Then, chaos erupted.

Charles narrowed his eyes at David. “Why did you reach for the salt?” he asked, his voice a mixture of disbelief and irritation.

“Uh, I—” David stammered, clearly caught off guard.

“‘Daddy’? Really?” Max chimed in, barely holding back a laugh, though his eyes sparkled with mischief. “I mean, that’s bold, mate.”

“Very bold,” Lando echoed, grinning. “You do realize you’re asking for trouble, right?”

“Guys, come on!” YN exclaimed, her face burning with embarrassment. “It was just a slip!”

Charles turned to David, arms crossed. “So, what’s your excuse? You think you can just react to ‘Daddy’ like it’s no big deal?”

“Uh, I mean, it was just a habit!” David stuttered, looking desperate for an escape. “I didn’t mean anything by it.”

Alexandra, sensing the rising tension, leaned in to help. “Everyone, let’s take it easy. It was an innocent mistake,” she said, her tone soothing. “David didn’t mean to cause any trouble.”

“Trouble?” Carlos scoffed, leaning back in his chair. “It’s not just trouble; it’s a declaration of war!”

“Please, Carlos,” YN sighed, rubbing her temples. “Can we not escalate this?”

Max leaned forward, genuinely intrigued. “So, David, tell us. What were you thinking when YN said that?”

“Yeah, spill!” Lando added, winking. “We need to know if you’re worth our YN or if we should start sharpening our forks.”

“I really wasn’t thinking,” David admitted, his cheeks flushed. “I just… it felt natural? I’m sorry. I'm so so sorry!”

“Natural?” Charles echoed, his brow furrowing. “Natural? In what universe is having your girlfriend call you ‘Daddy’ natural?”

“I think we should all calm down” Alexandra interjected, trying to ease the situation, but even she felt the weight of Charles’s glare. “But maybe we should stick with first names for now?”

Charles huffed, shaking his head. “Exactly! No more pet names under my roof.”

“David,” YN interjected, her voice softer now, “just ignore them. They’re being dramatic.”

“Dramatic? I’m just looking out for you, YN!” Charles shot back, a hint of protectiveness creeping into his voice. “You deserve someone who respects the family.”

“Dad, I know that!” YN replied, her frustration bubbling over. “But I’m not a child anymore. David respects me!”

“Does he, though?” Max teased, crossing his arms, the corner of his mouth twitching up. “This could be the most entertaining dinner ever!”

“Can we just finish dinner without interrogating him?” YN pleaded, her eyes darting from her father to her uncles. “He’s a great guy. Just give him a chance.”

Alexandra put a hand on YN’s arm. “Sweetheart, we’re just trying to look out for you. You know how protective they are.”

David looked at YN, his eyes pleading for support. YN looked at everyone before saying: “I swear I’ll never call him that again. Just please let’s move on.”

Charles sighed, his demeanor softening slightly. “Fine, but we’re not done discussing this.”

“Yeah, not even close,” Lando whispered dramatically to Carlos, who nodded in agreement.

As the meal continued, the laughter resumed, but there was a newfound tension beneath the surface. YN kept stealing glances at David, who was trying to blend in and not draw more attention to himself.

“Hey, David,” Carlos said suddenly, breaking the brief silence, “what’s your favorite race track? Or is that a secret now, too?”

David chuckled, grateful for the change of subject. “I think I’d have to say Monaco, obviously! It’s iconic. But honestly, the atmosphere at Silverstone is unbeatable.”

“Nice choice,” Lando replied, nodding. “But you better be prepared for the Leclerc family charm—or lack thereof.”

“More like the Leclerc family chaos,” Max added with a grin.

“Seriously,” YN murmured to David, her eyes glinting with amusement. “You have no idea what you’re in for.”

“Just promise me one thing,” David said, leaning closer to her. “If this gets any more chaotic, you’ll save me from the crossfire, right?”

“I’ll do my best,” she replied, trying to suppress a smile.

As dessert was served—a delicious chocolate mousse—Charles took a deep breath, finally relaxing. “Alright, David. You’re still on thin ice, but I suppose you can survive the evening… for now.”

The uncles laughed, and the atmosphere shifted again, returning to the warmth that filled the Leclerc home. YN felt a wave of relief wash over her. Maybe they’d all survive this dinner after all.

As the night continued, amidst playful banter and the clinking of cutlery, YN couldn’t help but think that while her family might be a bit overprotective, it was all rooted in love. And maybe, just maybe, David would become a part of this chaotic, wonderful family after all.

[queenalexandraofdenmark]

Queen Olga of Greece with her mother, Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna! 🥺✨🤍

[liesmultixxx]

She’s strong and she’s wise🔪

[juridical-angel-blog]

The Danvers Sisters!

[julesnichols]

Javi, trying to bond with and comfort Alex: you know I never got over the loss of my pet cat :(

Alex, Melanie Cavill's daughter, autopsying her pet bird: it's okay :) actually, Mr. Sprinkles was a scientist and my coworker and I was sending him to do such dangerous work that I expected him to die at some point

[postcard-from-the-past]

Empress Alexandra Feodovna of Russia with her daughters

Russian vintage postcard

[melanielocke]

Most anticipated 2024 books!

I am anticipating a lot of books. To keep track of them, I made a 2024 tbr shelf. It has 123 books. I certainly won't be reading all 123, but since I can sort the list by release date it helps me keep track of new releases. Unfortunately, 123 is so many that half of them I don't even remember adding them or what they're about, so I decided to boil it down to 10 most anticipated new books and 10 sequels.

New

Faebound - Saara El-Arifi - Jan 18

Voyage of the Damned - Frances White - Jan 18

Fathomfolk - Eliza Chan - Feb 27

A Botanical Daughter - Noah Medlock - Mar 19

Otherwordly - FT Lukens - Apr 2

The Sins on their Bones - Laura R. Samotin - May 7

Not for the Faint of Heart - Lex Croucher - May 7

The Honey Witch - Sydney J. Shields - May 14

Running Close to the Wind - Alexandra Rowland - Jun 11

Swordcrossed - Freya Marske - Oct 10

Sequels

The Cursed Rose - Leslie Vedder (book 3 of the Bone Spindle, final book) - Feb 6

The Eternal Ones - Namina Forna (book 3 of Deathless trilogy) - Feb 13

Merciless Saviors - H.E. Edgmon (sequel to Godly Heathens, final book) - Apr 16

Heavenly Tyrant - Xiran Jay Zhao (sequel to Iron Widow, final book) - Apr 30

Mirrored Heavens - Rebecca Roanhorse (book 3 of Between Earth and Sky trilogy) - Jun 4

Hearts that Cut - Kika Hatzopoulou (sequel to Threads that Bind) - Jun 4

The Unrelenting Earth - Kritika H. Rao (Book 2 in the Rages trilogy) - Jun 18

The Lotus Empire - Tasha Suri (book 3 in the Burning Kingdoms trilogy) - Jul 18

Celestial Monsters - Aiden Thomas (sequel to the Sunbearer Trials, final book) - Sept 3

Alecto the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir (book 4 in the Locked Tomb series) - release dat unknown, likely late 2024

[thekenobee]

Wilford: "I wouldn't do that to Alex"

Me:

[ray-green-wicked4good]

Melanie: I love you so much. You're my hope, Alex. I'd die for you.

Alex: First off, please don't.

Alex: And second, you'd need to stay dead to prove your point, which we both know you're incapable of doing.

[plutorine]

mid-november stuff :)

from upper left: alexandra antonovna (demons oc) doodle next to some character notes, revelation 3: 15:19, and a picture of a crucifix in our living room; reminds me very much of preacher's daughter

in an article i read about smolny institute and its students, the girls were expected to be highly knowledgeable of the scripture — since alexandra is a Smolenskaya™️, i realized i needed to refresh my christian living ed lessons from when i was still in catholic school so i know what i'll be yapping about ^^;;

[dk-thrive]

The comfort of an infant on my shoulder, the perfect weight, that milky smell, bird noises. You can’t carry that around forever; infant becomes child, adolescent, adult, ancestor.

— Alexandra Fuller, Fi: A Memoir of My Son (Grove Press, April 9, 2024)

[willowsfanarts]

I feel the bright eyes - latest artwork

[otmaaromanovas]

The Lost Grand Duchesses part 2: Alexandra Pavlovna

When she was born at 7:40 in the morning in 1783, the baby Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna was instantly viewed as second class. Her grandmother, Catherine II ‘the Great’, wrote “I infinitely more like boys than girls”, and told her staff that she found the newborn to be very ugly. She called the baby “a very ugly creature.” This dislike of Alexandra continued into her toddler years, when Catherine continuously compared the young Alexandra to her baby sister, insisting that little Elena was much more charming and intelligent than Alexandra.

Despite this, Alexandra adored her grandmother, who wrote that the little girl would do “anything just to please me.” Alexandra and Elena were painted together as a gift to Catherine, and the two little girls lovingly hold up and caress a diamond encrusted miniature portrait of their grandmother.

By the age of four, Alexandra’s education had begun, and her intelligence in languages (being fluent in four) and writing made Catherine finally pay more attention to her, but for entirely different reasons.

As soon as the little girl turned eleven, Catherine wrote that the little girl who loved to dance, draw, and play music, was now to be “considered an adult”, and be made to marry. “It is time for the older one to get married” she concluded, not even mentioning Alexandra’s name.

A long and embarassing debacle followed, in which the child was left at the alter. Catherine admitted that the young girl, not yet a teenager, often adopted a “confused look” when having to meet with potential husbands, and did not want to speak to them.

Catherine died in 1797, temporarily putting Alexandra’s fate in limbo. She returned to her daily life as an unmarried girl, and even published anonymous articles that she had translated in French under the pseudonym ‘A’. However, in 1799, the prospect of an Austrian-Russian alliance was apparently too attractive to pass on, and the thirty-year-old Archduke Joseph of Austria, the Palatine of Hungary, travelled to Russia to meet the thirteen-year-old Alexandra.

The marriage was finalised, and Alexandra was forced to leave Russia - and her family - in order to move to Hungary with her new husband. Joseph wrote a letter to his brother in which he stated he was “convinced that with this marriage my domestic bliss is assured for the entirety of my life.”

Alexandra, on the other hand, was miserable. Countess Varvara Golovina, a lady at court and potential lover of the Tsarina Elizaveta Alexeievna, wrote in her memoirs that Alexandra was sad, and did not want to be forced to leave Russia. Her father, Pavel I, constantly said that he would “not see her again” and that she was “being sacrificed.” Despite this, Pavel could have prevented the marriage at any time. A single lock of golden hair fashioned into a flower was all that she left behind.

Although Alexandra was popular in Hungary among all classes, she was deeply depressed. Her friendly and charming personality had been replaced by a new temperament which was “always serious and sad”. Alexandra especially did not get on well with her mother in law, the Empress Maria Theresa of Hungary, who was intensely jealous of the young girl’s popularity. Maria Theresa intentionally antagonised the teenager, and sought to treat her badly.

In 1800, Alexandra fell pregnant, and was struck with health problems. Her mother-in-law ordered the hiring incompetent doctors (known to her to be incompetent) and insisted that the doctors obey her orders, rather than present their own educated solutions. Orders from Maria Theresa included cooking meals which Alexandra would not be able to eat, making her weak and frail.

In March 1801, Alexandra gave birth to a little girl, named Alexandrine of Austria. The pregnancy and labour had been incredibly difficult, and the baby sadly passed away within a few hours of birth. Alexandra, depressed at having been forcibly taken from her home and after having to endure cruel treatment by her mother-in-law, said: “Thank God that my daughter was now with the angels, without experiencing the miser that we are exposed to.”

Alexandra contracted puerperal fever. The doctors misdiagnosed her poor health after the birth several times, treating her for gastric diseases and typhoid rather than ‘childbed’ fever. She succumbed to the disease aged just seventeen years old.

Alexandra was not buried until two years after her death due to disagreements in the Catholic Austrian court over where to bury a Russian Orthodox. In 1981, thieves broke into Alexandra’s Mausoleum, looting her coffin and taking jewellery and clothing from her remains. Due to the vandalism, she was reburied with the deceased wives and children of her husband in the crypt of Buda Castle, which went against her wishes to be buried in an Orthodox Church. In 2004, she was reburied at the Üröm Mausoleum, in a small park surrounded by a moat. Inside the tomb, Orthodox icons line the walls, a reflection of Alexandra’s beloved faith, and her deep connection with Russia, which endured even after being “sacrificed”.

[the-lupine-sojourner]

Meet Alexandra Caroline Speedwagon (adopted by Speedwagon and my Phantom Blood OC, Alicia)

Here's the next of my Jojo's Bizarre Adventure OCs, Alexandra!

If you haven't seen my first OC, Alicia, here's her post!

As before, I will include the bio!

Name: Alexandra Caroline Speedwagon 

Species: Human (Hamon user)

Age at the start of Battle Tendency: 21

Height: 5’7

Hair: Auburn with strawberry blonde highlights, Merida curls, down to the bottom of the shoulder blades.

Eyes: Hetrochromatic. Left eye is hazel and right is grey.

Skin: Fairly tan with freckles spattered over her upper half, concentrated on her face and shoulders. 

Build: Slightly stocky, but not bulky. Wider shoulders with a fairly slim waist. Muscular without being overly so. Not to be underestimated.

Outfits: Mostly button-up shirts with high-waisted pants. If it’s a more formal occasion, she’ll wear skirts or a dress, but she doesn’t really like wearing them. In winter, she wears peacoats on top with beanies and fur-lined boots. In summer, she wears shorts and short pantsuits. 

Abilities: Some Hamon uses. Mostly just the basics, but she knows the basics really well. She focused a bit more on healing than fighting. And then she trains with Lisa Lisa and got a lot better at fighting and gained some more healing tips. 

Personality: Similar to Joseph, but not quite to his level. She has more awareness of the consequences of her actions and isn't as self-centered as Joseph, but is still a goofball who will prank you or fight you at a moment’s notice. Has a lot of respect for those who earn her respect, like her parents, Erina, and Joseph to some degree. Has no respect for people who pick on others for no reason. 

Occupation: Former family headache, current CEO of the Speedwagon Foundation.

Misc: Alex must have a cup of coffee in the morning. Otherwise, she’ll be whiney and complaining of a headache all day.

She got bullied for her heterochromia when she was younger, and her and Joseph got into fights about it growing up.

Her and Joseph are protective of each other and refer to each other as siblings, which confuses a lot of people.

She’s also very protective of her family and Erina. Heaven forbid anyone threaten them. Expect to be beaten the shit out of.

She met Ceasar Zepelli at a charity gala, they danced together, and he was intrigued by her after she caught on to his Hamon kiss and got mad at him about it. Then he spoke to Speedwagon about her and got her address, sending her letters explaining himself and they become friends, then start dating a little while later, just passing their two-year anniversary when Battle Tendency starts. Joseph doesn’t approve of this Italian Casanova ‘stealing his sister’, so they still have that ‘rivals to kind of friends to best friends’ dynamic. 

Hope you guys like her! :)

[menphinaswhitemage]

Decembhyur | Day 28 | Love

Journal Entry - Sixth Umbral Moon Sat outside today Bundled up With Estel and Frae. My mother is by a lot. I don’t know what to tell her. Later she hugged me for a long while. She brushed my hair. Talked about stuff she did in the Far East.