As per tradition with my husband the first born boy is named James ..... and goes by the middle name. So, I have two names picked out. James Alan or James Eli. James Alan has a TON of meaning and significance to us/me. I have a late grandfather I never knew named Alan. It pulls on my heart strings to have a son that is named after that grandfather as well as many grandfathers on my husband's side. But when I think of calling my son Alan, it just doesn't feel right. I feels old fashioned. Not trendy. My daughter is Leila. 

Eli, has no significance other than I LOVE LOVE LOVE the name. But like I said, I will most likely have another boy and I feel like I could use that on another child. I could use Alan too but it wouldn't be the same huge significance I don't feel like. Being named after only 1 grandfather and not 2. 

And my second boy will go by his first given name. Not his middle name. Thoughts ladies?