I don't currently have a partner who could oppose any of my name choices so with that said, names I enjoy:

• Walk a fine line between unique & familiar.
  • People have heard of the name, but probably haven't met many people with the name.
• Age well.
  • Baby/toddler, elementary, middle/high school, college, professional, parent, grandparent.
• Can fit different types of people.
  • Artsy and free-spirited, athletic, academic, etc.
• Have a clearly associated gender (not unisex).
• Aren't too flowery or cutesy for girls.
• Aren't too rigid or stale for boys.
• Are on the shorter side.
  • Most fall between 4-7 letters, and usually 1-2 syllables, with a few outliers here and there.
• Are (usually) literary-themed, nature-themed, or just slightly "exotic".
• Easy to pronounce/spell.
• Have an established origin and spelling (is not a "blended" name or kre8tive).
• Have nickname potential.
  • EVERYONE in the family has a nickname, even if it's not related to their name but I would prefer it to be)
• Don't have negative meanings.
  • Meanings aren't a huge deal, but for instance I would never be able to use the name Mallory because of its meaning (unfortunate; ill-fated).