How Jesse Sullivan & Francesca Farago Chose Their Twin Babies’ Names

As a seasoned observer of lives unfolding, I must say that Francesca and Jesse’s journey is one that truly captivates my attention. Their story, filled with love, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to their family, is nothing short of inspiring.

Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan’s inspiration for their twins’ names is too sweet to handle.

A week after the couple publicly announced the birth of their daughter named Poetry Lucia Sullivan and son Locket Romance Sullivan, Jesse, who is a father to 16-year-old Arlo Bear, shared the reason behind selecting such distinctive monikers.

“I gave Francesca a golden locket with Arlo, our dog and our cats’ pictures inside on our very first Valentine’s Day,” he explained in the Nov. 17 TikTok video. “We fell in love with the name Locket. We said this really early on that if we ever have a kid, we want to name him or her Locket.”

Regarding their son’s middle name, they were captivated by the name Romance. It seemed both beautiful and powerful, even a bit edgy. Thus, they found the combination Locket Romance to be incredibly appealing, as if describing the coolest individual you could ever encounter.

In the meantime, Francesca (age 31) and Jesse (age 35) both agreed that their daughter’s name suited her perfectly.

He pointed out that, much like poetry, the word “Lucia” resonated with them due to its ability to evoke a sense of beauty and romance. They appreciated how the name sounded and felt, which made it perfect for her. In addition, Lucia is an old Italian name, being the daughter of Francesca’s mother who shares the same name.

Jesse, who popped the question to a former contestant from “Too Hot to Handle” back in April, also looked back on the time they brought their twins into the world. “I knew at that moment this is the life I’ve always wanted,” he posted on Instagram November 17. “Francesca is already an incredible mom, and I have no doubt we’ll raise wonderful children together, along with our big sibling Arlo.

Ever since Francesca shared her pregnancy news in April, the couple has been garnering attention online due to their distinctive list of baby names they’ve decided against. In a May TikTok post, the reality star disclosed that Rocket was one name they particularly liked, along with Ethereal, Lyrics, Monday, Alchemy, November, Stone, Prosper, and Darling.

Francesca clarified in her video that she adores truly exceptional names, yet they should not only be distinctive but also aesthetically pleasing and radiating strength and beauty on their own.

Alongside the others, Jesse additionally offered up his choice of names such as Aristotle, Wanderer, Explorer, Book, Scholar, Twilight, Covenant, Remedy, Maze, Melody, and Whale (Orca).

Regardless of causing some surprise with the names he chose for his kids, he explained that the choice for his oldest’s name stemmed from similar concerns.

In a TikTok uploaded in May, Jesse stated, “When I gave Arlo the nickname Arlo Bear, some people thought I was insane and said things like, ‘You’re setting them up for a lifetime of bullying.’ However, it turns out that Arlo has never experienced any name-related bullying.

Now, read on for more of Jesse and Franesca’s love story.

Despite attempting to find love on various reality dating shows like “Too Hot to Handle”, Francesca Farago eventually found her ideal partner, Jesse Sullivan, during an online event she hosted. In 2023, TikTok hired Francesca to host a Pride Month event over Zoom. The event featured Willow Smith and TikTok’s LGBTQ+ Trailblazers. During the interview of three individuals, Francesca met Jesse, and they quickly fell in love through their virtual interaction on Zoom.

Despite her brief stint on season one of Netflix’s Perfect Match (released in 2023) not turning out as planned, Francesca believed destiny held greater aspirations for her. Intriguingly, soon after leaving the villa, she reached out to Jesse via text, expressing her feelings: “Hey, are you still single? I’m traumatized and do you want to hang out?

Two years since their initial encounter, Francesca and Jesse were brimming with joy as they embarked on a fresh journey together. In a May 2023 Instagram post, Francesca gleefully announced, “WE’RE ENGAGED! A peek into the most enchanting evening ever; our family is all I need! What a life!” By early 2024, it was evident that they were eager to expand their family, even before their wedding. In an exclusive interview with Live From TopMob host Laverne Cox at the People’s Choice Awards in February, Francesca shared her dreams, “We’re planning a grand wedding, but wouldn’t it be adorable if we had a baby or two babies in our arms during the ceremony? I hope we can have a baby first and then follow it up with the wedding.

As anticipated, Francesca and Jesse, who is father to teenager Arlo from a prior relationship, declared they were increasing their family. On Instagram, March 31, Francesca penned, “We wanted to mark this unique day to celebrate this fantastic milestone with everyone. We’ve shared our losses with you, so we couldn’t wait to share the joy with you too. I’m still in the early stages of pregnancy, and there’s much more to look forward to, but we are thrilled to be adding to our family with Arlo as the most awesome big brother! AHH, I’M PREGNANT!

Jesse couldn’t contain his enthusiasm as he eagerly announced the news. “We’re expecting a baby!”, the influencer, who identified as transgender in 2019, wrote alongside a video clip. “It’s been quite a journey to reach this point, but we thought Trans Day of Visibility was the ideal moment to invite you all to join our celebration. I’m incredibly proud of @Francesca Farago for her courage and determination to get here, and I admire her more each day. Thank you for accompanying us on our journey, and here’s to more trans happiness!

A week following the announcement that Francesca is expecting, Jesse announced on his April 7th TikTok post that they are not just welcoming one new family member, but a pair of them, implying twins. His caption read, “We’re having twins,” expressing their anticipation for the upcoming arrivals.

In the company of their loved ones, the couple joyously shared the genders of their upcoming twins – one boy and one girl.

On November 11th, the twins of Francesca and Jesse made their first appearance. The reality star shared on Snapchat that the boy was born at 7:31 a.m., followed by his sister at 7:33 a.m. She described them as being absolutely adorable and charming.

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