Michael - I like that it's a classic and currently underused but I really don't like Mike or Mike and it seems like a name that would definitely get shortened. I prefer Micah
Jonathan - like it alot and think Johnny is cute and like Jon. I know a 4 year old Jonathan who is lovely
Henry - I like it, but it's very popular here. I considered it as a mn but had girls
Luke - I like it, but am hearing it more. I know 2 baby Luke's and there is also a Luke on cbeebies baby club so seems it might be getting more popular. I also like Lucas
Lydia - love it, would of used it but it's a family members name
Maria - not a fan. I prefer Marie
Helena (to be pronounced Helen-a) - lovely. Would probably use it as a mn if I had another daughter. Also like Helen
Eleanor - pretty but I dislike Ellie, though like Ella, Norah and Bell. I prefer Eleanore
Victoria - I like it. Tori is a cute nn, though dislike Vicky
Elizabeth - its OK. I prefer Elisabeth and love Elspeth and Elsbeth
Louis a - very pretty and underused
Eve (although OH isn't keen) not a fan. Have you considered Eva since you love names ending in an 'a'