Alex & Xela -
Alex for a girl is way too boyish for me (although I have to admit that I like
Alix) but that's nothing compared to Xela, which is ridiculous. It also reminds me of
Xena, the character from a crappy TV show
Phineas &
Sirius -
Phineas is a lovely name, and
Sirius would be very nice, but everyone would think of the character from HP.
Narcissa & Lili-Rose -
Narcissa is pretty, I like it.
Lily Rose would be fine like this.
Lili is used in Hungary, but in English-speaking countries it may seem trashy.
Lafferty & Macaulay - Lafferty is a mispronounced Rafferty to me, and Macaulay is Macaulay Culkin.
Father:
The mill's closed. There's no more work. We're destitute. I'm afraid I have no choice but to sell you all for scientific experiments. (The Meaning of Life)