Congrats on the new machine! Buying local on a machine makes so much sense to me, especially given your circumstances.
Naming machines seemed foreign to me in the beginning. But now, it makes sense - especially if you wind up with a herd. To me, it helps me remember to give them the attention they need to perform well. At first, my names were uninspired. My Kenmore = Kenny. Serger = Serge. Morse = Morris. Then I got my Singer treadle and was stumped, until I thought, " Whose my favorite Singer? Easy: Anita Baker. Boom! Anita! That one stuck easily. Now the Serger is Sergio and I've already named the donor machine I plan to buy for Kenny: Griffey! (Brownie points to anyone that figures out that one!)
For a girls name: Something tropical island related. If I bought a Brother, I'd name it Norman. (The brother of 2 good friends I was crushing on back in the day- definition of Tall, Dark and Handsome!) Any secret crushes?