Out of curiosity, what was Basil II's relationship with his brother, father and regents - Nikephoros II Phokas and John Tzimiskes? I ask because I'm considering doing a TLIAW where Basil II and/or OTL Constantine VIII have at least one son and the reigns of Constantine VIII, Zoe and her husbands and Theodora are butterflied away.
From what I've seen/heard, it was tradition for a newborn child to be named after their grandparents, hence I believe Romanos would be a likely first choice if either Basil or Constantine had a son.
Any thoughts?