I've always thought Ivana was a beautiful name. I still do. It is strong, feminine and elegant, and it ages perfectly. Not that it needs a nickname, but I can't help but think that “Vonnie” would be really cute. Overall, I think Ivana is a lovely name.
Ivana was my grandma's name. We sometimes called her Ivanka. In Italy she was called Giovanna. It's also the first name of my good friend. I like the name, although I wouldn't name myself with it. Especially I dislike it's diminuitive Iva. But Ivana is a short, easy to pronounce, soft soundng name. I like it.