Apologies if something similar has been done before!
Write what you like about the previous name (it can be short or long, practical or gushing!) and then respond with a name of your own. It can be one of your favorites, or one you dislike and want to see the appeal of.
I’ll start with [name_f]Josephine[/name_f].
I love [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] for its strength and sophistication, not to mention literary namesake [name_u]Jo[/name_u] [name_u]March[/name_u] and darling nn [name_u]Josie[/name_u]. <3
Eliza
Eliza is short simple but spunky! It feels like it can never go out of style and will always be a preference over other E names for me! So beautiful.
Phoebe
I like [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] for it’s offbeat sound and “bright” meaning! It’s familiar but still feels fresh.
Mary?
I like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] for its deep roots and history and worldwide use. I like how many offshoots, variants and nicknames there are. Also, I love the [name_m]Jimi[/name_m] [name_u]Hendrix[/name_u] song ‘The wind cries [name_f]Mary[/name_f]’ 
Liberty?
It’s a lovely virtue name that doesn’t put much pressure on your child. It also has such a cute, spunky sound and [name_f]Libby[/name_f] is a great nickname!
Legend (b)?
Legend makes me think of leaving a legacy, which is a concept that’s always fascinated me.
Saoirse (because I’ve just changed my name to it and I need reassurance)
It’s a strong and unique name! It has a lovely Irish history and I love the meaning, “freedom”. Also, [name_f]Saoirse[/name_f] is a lovely name for you!
Lana?
Elegant sounding name that feels like it would work well across multiple languages, and could go with a lot of different types of middle names (or be a great middle itself). I also like that it’s uncommon enough to not be heard all the time while not being common enough to be everywhere.
What do you like about [name_u]Simone[/name_u]?
In my head I picture a jazz singer, singing in a little, moody restaurant in [name_u]Paris[/name_u]. It feels like a mature, musical name to me.
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f].
I really like [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] it’s a sweet upbeat choice feels spunky and seems to fit in well with the British [name_m]Daily[/name_m] Telegraph birth announcements which is always a cool vibe. Very vogue choice. I also like the nickname [name_f]Tabby[/name_f] even though it does have strong cat associations 
Lilia? Recently chosen this one for my daughter due in [name_u]February[/name_u] as Mrs Indecisive seeking reassurance
Lilia is the name of the eldest child of [name_u]Jess[/name_u] - a fantastic Youtuber I follow -channel name jesssfam. Her [name_f]Lilia[/name_f] is a beautiful, kind and talented girl! [name_f]Lilia[/name_f] has a beautiful, lilting sound. It’s rare enough to have exotic vibes yet immediately identifiable as a name and easy to spell!
Jolie?
Jolie is a beautiful alternative to the popular [name_u]Julie[/name_u], with the same soft & pretty vibes. A gorgeous [name_u]French[/name_u] word, too.
Eden?
Eden is simplistic elegance. [name_u]Love[/name_u] the meaning behind it too.
It’s wholesome and radiates warmth to me.
Clara
I love that [name_f]Clara[/name_f] is crisp and clean and quintessentially festive. I always think of fresh snow when I hear [name_f]Clara[/name_f]!
Tuuli?
Not sure how it is pronounced but it sounds so fresh and unique!
Valentine
(just “too lee” :))
How it’s romantic and dramatic without being frilly or sounding like you’re making up italian names on the spot. I also love the way it looks - clean and historical
Hecate (HECK-uh-tee)?
Hecate has so many lovely associations in Greek mythology, it looks and sounds sweet & fresh and just gives me strength vibes!
Gideon?