slginfj's list "Alternatives to Lana" of 4 great name ideas: Rana - Lada!

Alternatives to Lana

Lana: a beautiful name made less appealing by what it spells backwards. Below are alternative names with similar sounds, origins, and vibes.

A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning. 

Rana

From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming and wondered why it hasn't attracted more fans In this country--she's appreciated by the Brits, who have moved her to Number 392. Saskia is one of those names that's been used in Europe since the Middle Ages, but has never crossed the ocean.
 <br/><br/>One contemporary bearer is actress Saskia Reeves, who was born to a Dutch mother.  Pop artist Red Grooms has a grown daughter named Saskia, and more recently TV's Anne Dudek chose it for her daughter.


Saskia

Lotte is a short form of Charlotte and a name used in its own right in Scandinavia as well as Dutch- and German-speaking countries. It’s unlikely to catch on in the US, where even Lottie hasn’t reached its full potential. Unisex Charlie will remain Charlotte’s nickname of choice for the foreseeable future.
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Lotta is the phonetic spelling, albeit one with more teasing potential.

Lotte

Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring.  Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the West.