Sonya

Some translators changed Alice's name to Sonya or Anya, even though Alisa is a widespread Russian name.

Will you be going to the dance with Sonya?

Despite receiving divorce papers, Sonya planned a romantic weekend in Paris, in a forlorn attempt to save her marriage.

It was Valery who had named her firstborn Sonya, after the figure skater Sonja Henie. "She moves through space so smoothly! She has such freedom!" she explained to Ray, the child's father. "Anything you want, honey," he replied, with a half-smile.

He said nothing, then asked, “Is Sonya your real name?” “Harinderjeet.” “A good name. A strong name.” He could see her face in the bar's surface, frowning as she returned the card to her purse. “Is Sonya not a nice name?” He felt her leaning in. “A sexy name?”