I like the names, I think they're just fine. And I don't really see what the big deal is if you don't like them, you only have to see them in the battle subway, if at all.
I like the boy's design, I suppose, it looks practical enough. I loathe the girl's design. Freaking pink again, and stupid shorts. I generally don't like the girl's design too much anyway, but this is the first time I've hated it. I started one of my copies with the girl thinking I'd get used to it like I have with the others, and the overworld sprite isn't so bad, but the way you see the trainer from behind for each battle.. I would have to stare at those stupid shorts so much... I restarted with the boy.