Clavell family

Onamatology
Ransom: Derived from random, meaning "all outcomes being unpredictable and, in the ideal case, equally probable; resulting from such selection; lacking statistical correlation." Or Ransom could be in the sense of holding someone to ransom.

Jennie: "A diminutive of Jane and Jennifer, also used as a formal given name." Could also mean, "a female given name borrowed from English in the eighteenth century."

Buster: Trouble-maker, or an uncool person. Can also mean a guy or friend.

Bessie: "A diminutive of Elizabeth, also used as a formal female given name." Also a common name for cows.

Xander: "A male given name of modern usage, a short form of Alexander."