I have two families going both in their first generation. I've been playing for three days, and I'm into this 10x more than VV, which is saying something.
First slot:
All inheritors of the house will be named after myself (Sam) and various heart-throbs of mine.
Shannyn = Shannyn Sossamon
Meteora (17) and Kristiana (15) are names given by the game. Sam Jr. is 7, and will inherit the house.
Sam is a Fresh Pasta maker, level 4. Shannyn is a Coffee Blender, level 3, but close to a promotion.
Second Slot:
All people that will inherit the house will be named for musicians/songwriters that I obsess over (I am a classically trained guitarist with a tendency to like and study wildly varied musical styles).
Ben and Imogene are named for Ben Folds and Imogene Heap. Ben is a lawyer (level 3), Imogene is a screenplay writer (level 2).
I haven't found my next generation's torch bearer yet. Icona's still in diapers, there's hope for her yet. Fresse is 6, and was unfortunately born without a personality.
The blonde family is a total coincidence, but it's where I always end up in VV anyway, genetic experiments on a grand scale. I'd be surprised if any brunette will ever be good enough for this family.