Tara_Is_A_Unicorn asked:

My answer: I chose the name Amara because it means eternal, and I thought it would be cute because she represents Stelena's eternal love for each other. Yes, there were other names I considered. I considered Alison and Rose. No, I did not always have this ending planned out. I went back and forth between the ending I chose and ending it with Elena crashing Stefan and Valerie's wedding, and having him find out about Amara that way for quite some time.