My name is Elizabeth, and I have a friend who is Russian. I asked her what my name would be in Russian, she told me 'Elizaveta', and I FELL IN LOVE! I want everyone to call me Elizaveta now!
I think this name sounds really pretty. It's also easy to come up with a nickname for it. I think Elizaveta's a great alternative to Elizabeth, because Elizaveta's much more prettier to say.