Listmania - Favourite names...does anyone like them?

With my second child, my partner said I could name him (or her) but he had right of veto. And veto he did!

I love the following names:
Juha (I first heard it with Juha Kankkunen, the Finnish driver) - Vetoed.
Alesi (a surname of the famous Jean Alesi, but alas mispronounced as Alessi or Al-less-y by Australians I tested it on) - Vetoed
Ole (I sat opposite a Swede on the way to the Olympics who was wearing his name tag, and his first name was Ole - I've since come across many) - Vetoed*
Didier (Didi for short) - Vetoed
Shinji - Vetoed
Kenji (but not Ken) - Vetoed (with a 'you aren't Japanese, you know')

My partner at one point said "Do you hate this child?"

We found middle ground with Max, but I went with the Spanish Maximo (missing it's accent). Of  course.

I need to add, my favourite name of all time can not be separated from the surname - there is a Norwegian Rally rider called Pål Anders Ullevålseter - when ever he's discussed, you HAVE to use the accent and full name. Best name EVER! Watch for the man in lime green in the desert....

Did you get to name your child your favourite name? Do you have a favourite name? Would you all have vetoed me too?

Linking up with Deb for Listmania

*I think Ole is possible the best name ever - sturdy yet fun, reliable yet always there for a good time...