They welcomed Esmeralda first in 2014 and Amada two years later in 2016.
The girls actually share the name, Amada it’s Esmeralda’s middle name.
Amada was Mendes' grandmother’s name, and it also means “loved” in Spanish, perHello!
Mendes' family is from Cuba.
The girls can fully appreciate their name because they’re being raised to speak Spanish as well as English.
Mendes also suffered a brutal loss at the time that impacted her and Gosling’s naming process.
“We thought how beautiful to go with what made us emotional and with what felt like her.
When we looked at her, we thought, ‘Aww, Amadita.'”
Cuban music is also constantly playing in their home.
“It really is a big part of our way of life.
I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Mendes added.
She explained in anInstagrampost that she plans to veer away from that idea.
“I value their opinion.
I respect their body.
I respect their suggestions/ideas even if I don’t agree with them.
And they have a voice in our home.
A loud one.”
