When choosing a name based on the favorable element, here are common characters by element:
Wood radical: Lin (forest), Sen (grove), Song (pine), Bai (cypress), Tong (paulownia), Dong (bridge), Dong (ridge), Kai (model). Grass radical: Yi (art), Fang (fragrant), Zhi (mushroom), Zhi (angelica), Xuan (sage), Fei (rank). Others: East, Spring, Ren (benevolent), Qian (humble), Yi (outstanding).
Fire radical: Yan (flame), Yu (bright), Shuo (glowing), Can (bright), Ye (bright). Sun radical: Qing (clear), Han (daybreak), Xi (morning glow), Shu (dawn). Others: South, Summer, Light, Bright, Clear, Virtue.
Earth radical: Kun (earth), Yuan (wall), Cheng (city), Tang (hall), Pei (foundation). Mountain radical: Shan (mountain), Feng (peak), Yue (mountain), Qi (steep). Others: Center, Yellow, Jade, Universe, Peace, Morning, Sun.
Metal radical: Ming (inscribe), Jun (balance), Zheng (upright), Rui (sharp), Jin (brocade), Zhong (bell). Others: West, Autumn, White, Shen, Geng, Cultivate, Plain.
Water radical: Hao (vast), Han (creek), Ze (grace), Yang (ocean), Mu (bathe), Run (moisten). Rain radical: Xue (snow), Lin (timely rain), Lu (dew), Xia (rosy clouds), Wu (mist). Others: North, Winter, Zi, Intelligent, Literature, Peaceful.