Seeking input for character names

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I'm seeking input in names for my characters. I'm trying to name a family that takes in one of my characters. The family is three generations: matriarch, her children and grandchildren. The majority are African-American with spouses of varying backgrounds. They're from Louisiana originally but are currently living in Georgia.

Last name undetermined at this time but suggestions are welcome.

Matriarch: Henrietta "Etta"

Daughter: Jocelyn "Joss"

Son: James

Daughter: Charlene

Daughter: Tanya "Tawny"

Son: Elijah "Eli"

Joss's Family

Husband: Peter

Son: Owen [13]

Daughter: Alicia [9]

James's Family

Wife: Meghan (Meh-gan not Mee-gan)

Son: James Jr. "JJ" or "Jamie" [10]

Daughter: Keira [5]

Daughter: Seanassy (Sean-ah-see) [2]

Charlene's Boyfriend: Marco

Tawny's Son: Tyler [4]

Looking for feedback/suggestions mainly. If anything sounds really strange feel free to mention it and even to post alternatives that could take it's place. Some of these names I'm more attached to than other but I don't want to say which ones in the main post because I want the most honest opinions possible.

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[bingybingy.livejournal.com]

I agree about the Owen not fitting.

If I were reading the story I would think Sean-assy instead of Sean-ah-see.