Short Name the Next Baby Round 2
Wow! It was way harder to pick the names than I expected... everyone had such creative ideas!
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS:
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD:
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS:
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS:
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD:
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS:
Replies
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: JEFFREY Jan (Jan is my grandfathers name. We live in Sweden ;)
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: JEFFREY Jan (Jan is my grandfathers name. We live in Sweden ;)
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Justin Leif "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Justin Leif "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not too foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (avalon) (2)
DS: Jonathan Tobias "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Chloe Jacqueline
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: David Abram Tennyson / Roman Dashiell Mackenzie
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (avalon) (2)
DS: Jonathan Tobias "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Chloe Jacqueline
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: David Abram Tennyson / Roman Dashiell Mackenzie
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jareth Anton "Jett"
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Zoe Julia
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: Ivan Raymond Pollux / Adrian Linus Castor
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jareth Anton "Jett"
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Zoe Julia
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: Ivan Raymond Pollux / Adrian Linus Castor
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: James Andreas "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Amelia Josephine "Melia"
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: James Elijah Thomas Truman “Jett”
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Magnolia Joan
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: Mark Abraham Hiram / Adam Dimitri Ahab
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: James Elijah Thomas Truman “Jett”
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Magnolia Joan
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: Mark Abraham Hiram / Adam Dimitri Ahab
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jonathan Sten "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jonathan Sten "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jonathan Bjorn "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Ruby Johanna
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: Nikolai Dashiell Kendrick "Nik", Samuil Moab Gareth "Sam"
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jonathan Bjorn "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Ruby Johanna
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.
DH: Ethan Gage (27)
DW: Cassidy Elisabeth (27)
AS: Devin Vasyl Ethas (1)
AS/AS: Nikolai Dashiell Kendrick "Nik", Samuil Moab Gareth "Sam"
Tiffany and Jake were really pleased with their compromise naming Xander. Tiffany calls him Alexander most of the time, but there is a really different nickname that Jake can call him, too. Now, they are expecting another boy, and Jake is set on Jett. Tiffany is hoping to find a more classic name to use that has the nickname Jett, because Jett is too modern for her tastes. As for middle names, Tiffany wants to incorporate her heritage with a name from Sweden. She wants the name to be easy to pronounce and not to foreign looking.
DH: Jacob Domenic "Jake" (29)
DW: Tiffany Lynn (30)
DS: Alexander Jared "Xander" (Avalon) (2)
DS: Jethro Andreas "Jett"
RJ and Laura were relieved to have a girl, saving them from having to decide whether or not to carry on RJ's name. They both love the fun, lighthearted style of Lila's name, especially Richard since he grew up with such a serious name. Lila's name, however, was greatly criticized by the extended family as being too cutesy and not commanding enough. RJ and Laura are expecting another girl, and they are really torn about how to handle the naming situation. They have decided to please the in-laws with at least one "serious" name, but they do want one light, pretty name as well. Again, they would like to carry on the J initial, but they want to refrain from another L name.
DH: Richard Joseph III "RJ" (35)
DW: Laura Jane (34)
DD: Lila Jamie (3) (Rachel)
DD: Karen Jo
Ethan and Cassidy absolutely adore the addition of little Devin into their family, and they are so excited to bring more children into their home. Although it has only been one year since Devin's arrival, the couple is excited to have more children in their family. They have chosen twins from Russia, two little boys. The experience of being parents has been such a positive one, they would like to honor it by using a name meaning mother for one child's first mn (they want two mns again), and a name meaning father for the other child's first mn. For each child's second middle name, they would like a name meaning either son or brother. As for the first names, they would like to use Russian names. They want the children to feel "normal" in the U.S., however, so they want to use names fairly common in the states.